# John J. Mitchell — Poetry character guide

> John J. Mitchell in Poetry by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** John

**First appearance:** 0040-cousinly-affection

## Who they are

A banker mentioned in the narrative.

## Relationships

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

_professional_

John J. Mitchell interacts with the narrator in a workplace or bureaucratic context, often with a tone of authority.

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

_professional_

John J. Mitchell interacts with the narrator in a workplace or bureaucratic context, often with a tone of authority.

## In the story

### [Arthur J. Mitchell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/arthur-j-mitchell)

Likely the subject of the poem, though the name differs slightly; praised as a safe investment advisor but mocked for his golf skills.

### [John J. Mitchell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/john-j-mitchell)

The subject of the limerick, a Chicago banker whose career and institution grew together.

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