# Charley Deneen — Poetry character guide

> Charley Deneen in Poetry by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ex- Gov. Chas . S. Deneen Lawyer, Charley

**First appearance:** 0006-just-now

## Who they are

Former governor and lawyer, a political figure in the narrative.

## Relationships

### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_19_se/characters/unknown_narrator)

_friendship_

Charley Deneen is a loyal friend and drinking buddy, often present in the narrator's daily life.

## In the story

### [Ex-Gov. Chas. S. Deneen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/ex-gov-chas-s-deneen)

Ex-Governor and Chicago Republican boss, known for his quiet but effective political influence.

### [Ex. Gov. E. F. Dunne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/ex-gov-e-f-dunne)

The narrator identifies as Ex. Gov. Chas. S. Deneen Lawyer, indicating Charley Deneen is the speaker or subject of the poem.

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