Poetry · Chapter
Harry Moir explained
A brief, humorous verse about Harry Moir, proprietor of the Morrison Hotel in Chicago, who serves fine food but personally prefers horses.
What happens
A brief, humorous verse about Harry Moir, proprietor of the Morrison Hotel in Chicago, who serves fine food but personally prefers horses.
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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 chapter is a light, rhyming verse poking fun at Harry Moir's personal tastes.
- Work and Profession
Harry Moir is identified as the proprietor of the Morrison Hotel, highlighting his professional role.
Characters to notice
- Unknown Narrator
The narrator addresses the reader, describing Harry Moir and his hotel.
- Harry B. Wallace
Mistakenly referenced as 'Harry Moir' in the chapter title and verse; actually the proprietor of the Morrison Hotel.
Key passages
“If you wait in the Morrison foyer You’ll encounter my friend, Harry Moir; While he serves toothsome courses, His own tastes run to horses— Excuse me . Goodbye! Au revoir!”
If you linger in the Morrison Hotel lobby, you'll meet my friend Harry Moir, who offers delicious meals but personally prefers horse racing.
The verse humorously contrasts Moir's professional role as a hotelier with his personal passion for horses.
