# A. F. Brockman explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief poetic tribute to A. F. Brockman, a department manager at The Fair in Chicago, highlighting his integrity and consistency in both golf and business.

## Themes in this chapter

### Work and Profession

The poem celebrates Brockman's professional dedication and ethical approach to business.

### Humor and Satire

The light, rhyming verse gently contrasts Brockman's straight path with others who 'can't seem to go straight or aim true.'

## Character check-ins

### Unknown Narrator

The narrator offers a concise, admiring portrait of Brockman.

## Key lines

> Some guys⁠—we’ve all met quite a few⁠— Can’t seem to go straight or aim true. “Brock” doesn’t play their way; He sticks to the Fair way In golf and in business, too.

Many people are dishonest or unreliable, but Brockman remains honest and consistent in both his sport and his work.

_The poem uses a golf metaphor to praise Brockman's integrity._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/a-f-brockman
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- All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters