Emily Wilding Davison killed herself by running in front of the King's horse during the Derby. This public act of suicide galvanized public opintion around the questions of women's suffrage and the militant tactics employed by the suffragettes.
Questions to Consider
What does the cartoon indicate about how Davison's memory was preserved within the movement?
How does the combination of images and text reinforce the memory of her?
Caption:
In Honor and in Loving, Reverent Memory of Emily Wilding Davison. She died for women. "Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."
Source:
"In Honour. . .Davison," Suffragette 1(35) (13 Jun 1913).
