# Alexander H. Revell explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief, playful tribute to Alexander H. Revell, a Chicago merchant, celebrating his skill in the tank and golf, and expressing a wish to retain youthful vigor like him in old age.

## Character check-ins

### Alexander H. Revell

The subject of the chapter, a Chicago merchant praised for his prowess in the tank and golf.

### Unknown Narrator

The narrator expresses a wish to be as young as Revell when reaching his age.

## Key lines

> In the tank he’s a regular whizz, And all kinds of golf cups are his. I hope that when I Am as old as this guy, I’ll be just as young as he is.

He is highly skilled in the tank and has won many golf trophies. I hope that when I reach his age, I will be as youthful as he is.

_The narrator admires Revell's abilities and youthful spirit._

## Links

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