Poetry · Chapter
Alexander H. Revell explained
A brief, playful tribute to Alexander H.
What happens
A brief, playful tribute to Alexander H. Revell, a Chicago merchant, celebrating his skill in the tank and golf, and expressing a wish to retain youthful vigor like him in old age.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Alexander H. Revell
The subject of the chapter, a Chicago merchant praised for his prowess in the tank and golf.
- Unknown Narrator
The narrator expresses a wish to be as young as Revell when reaching his age.
Key passages
“In the tank he’s a regular whizz, And all kinds of golf cups are his. I hope that when I Am as old as this guy, I’ll be just as young as he is.”
He is highly skilled in the tank and has won many golf trophies. I hope that when I reach his age, I will be as youthful as he is.
The narrator admires Revell's abilities and youthful spirit.
