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Lines on Gunn explained
A poetic address to Mr.
What happens
A poetic address to Mr. Gunn upon his assumption of control over the Courier, urging him to aim high, employ truth, and destroy wrong, with the Bard hoping for his reward.
Themes in this chapter
Moral Lessons and Domestic Virtue
The poem advises Gunn to aim high, employ truth, and destroy wrong, emphasizing moral integrity in his new role.
Characters to notice
- James McIntyre
The Bard who addresses Mr. Gunn in the poem.
Key passages
“My dear friend Gunn, May you prize won, But to us hark When you shoot mark, High you must aim And at right game, And truth employ Wrong to destroy.”
My dear friend Gunn, may you achieve your prize, but listen to us: when you take aim, you must aim high and at the right target, using truth to destroy wrongdoing.
The Bard advises Gunn to pursue high moral standards and truth in his new role at the Courier.