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Asay conveys ideas about intergenerational relationships, the notion of greed and how it shapes the way elderly family members are viewed even in the intrafamilial framework, as well as the desire to live and remain in the familiar.

Webster inspires ideas about reflectiveness in old age, portraying it in a dismal light through the symbolism of artistic elements.

The cartoon conveys notions regarding cognitive sharpness in the elderly, intergenerational frustrations, and the use of a cartoon as a media type to introduce an undertone of humor.

Ehrhart offers insight into the views of gender expectations and the perpetuation thereof in early 20th century America across generations in their understanding of, expression of, and attentiveness to prescribed versus assumed responsibility.

Pughe offers a political commentary on the treatment of the elderly by the Democratic Party, influenced by the context of early-20th-century American politics.

Gallaway presents a commentary on the long-term reliability of rural life and agriculture in a growing industrial world as well as how the elderly fit into this landscape.

Keppler uses an elderly figure to convey the lack of efficacy of a political agenda and suggests an argument about gender dynamics.

Nankivell challenges the correlation between old age and compromised physical and cognitive abilities with the depiction of Henry G. Davis as a political candidate, running both physically and in the vice presidential race.

Glackens illustrates the relationship between the elderly and a government whose interests are economically driven.

Glackens makes a commentary on how readily those of old age advocate for or oppose reform policies.