History
Look once more at Fig. 10. Imagine you were a citizen of Frankfurt in March 1848 and were present during the proceedings of the parliament. How would you (a) as a man seated in the hall of deputies, and (b) as a woman observing from the galleries, relate to the banner of Germania hanging from the ceiling?
Answer
(a) As a man seating in the hall of deputies, I feel that whatever was symbolized in Germania has come true but women not getting the equal political rights bothers me. Women have always equally participated in all the struggles. I feel this is injustice.
(b) As a woman observing from the galleries, I feel that the whatever has been achieved today is just a partial win. Half of the population is yet to get their political rights. Germania is herself a female figure and still the females of Germany are kept away from voting rights. It is unfair.
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With the help of the chart in Box 3, identify the attributes of Veit's Germania and interpret the symbolic meaning of the painting. In an earlier allegorical rendering of 1836, Veit had portrayed the Kaiser's crown at the place where he has now located the broken chain. Explain the significance of this change.
Box 3
Meanings of the symbols Attribute Significance Broken chains Being freed Breastplate with eagle Symbol of the German empire – strength Crown of oak leaves Heroism Sword Readiness to fight Olive branch around the sword Willingness to make peace Black, red and gold tricolour Flag of the liberal-nationalists in 1848, banned by the Dukes of the German states Rays of the rising sun Beginning of a new era Describe what you see in Fig. 17. What historical events could Hübner be referring to in this allegorical vision of the nation?