Poetry · Chapter
George B. Dryden explained
A brief, playful tribute to George B.
What happens
A brief, playful tribute to George B. Dryden, highlighting his diverse talents as a marksman, angler, racer, and businessman.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because the speaker confronts the painful realization that his child’s lov…
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Follow the arc while readingThemes in this chapter
- Work and Profession
The chapter celebrates Dryden's professional success as president of a rubber company.
- Humor and Satire
The exaggerated, rhyming praise of Dryden's many skills gives the chapter a humorous, almost whimsical tone.
Characters to notice
- Unknown Narrator
The narrator presents a lighthearted, admiring portrait of George B. Dryden.
Key passages
“He can shoot with a cue or a gun, he Can catch mountain trout by the ton, he Can drive a mean race In the 2:07 pace, And furthermore, he can make money.”
Dryden is skilled at billiards, hunting, fishing, horse racing, and making money.
Summarizes the chapter's playful enumeration of Dryden's abilities.
