Poetry · Chapter
Chas. (Chick) Evans explained
A brief poetic tribute to Chick Evans, comparing the narrator's golfing skill to that of the famous golfer, with a humorous nod to the dismay of playing partners.
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A brief poetic tribute to Chick Evans, comparing the narrator's golfing skill to that of the famous golfer, with a humorous nod to the dismay of playing partners.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingThemes in this chapter
- Humor and Satire
The limerick uses self-deprecating humor and a playful comparison to a famous golfer to create a lighthearted, witty tone.
- Work and Profession
The chapter touches on the professional identity of Chick Evans as a golfer and writer, and the narrator's own implied skill in the sport.
Characters to notice
- Chick Evans
The subject of the chapter, a celebrated golfer, referenced in a limerick comparing the narrator's golfing ability to his.
- Unknown Narrator
The speaker of the limerick, who claims to be very like Chick Evans in golfing skill.
Key passages
“In some things I’m very like Chick— An iron’s my favorite stick; And when I have got Through making a shot, The guys playing with me look sick.”
I resemble Chick Evans in that I prefer using an iron club, and after I take a shot, my fellow golfers are dismayed by my skill.
The narrator boasts of his golfing prowess, likening himself to the famous golfer Chick Evans.
