Poetry · Character

Uncle Sam

A personification of the United States.

minor

Also known as Sam

First appearance: reminiscences

Uncle Sam shows up with force in Province of Ontario. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in the context of dividing the Great Lakes with Canada.

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In Province of Ontario: Mentioned in the context of dividing the Great Lakes with Canada. Later, in United by Steel Rails: Mentioned as a…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Province of Ontario
Mentioned in the context of dividing the Great Lakes with Canada.
United by Steel Rails
Mentioned as a potential but unnecessary helper for troop passage.
United States
Personification of the United States, described as wealthy and a blood relation to Canada.
Seal Fishing and Hunting
Addressed directly in the final stanza, questioning his claim over seals and cod.
Nickel Mines
Mentioned as a personification of the United States, which considers its navy safe with nickel steel.

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