# Col. Benj. G. Brinkman explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief, humorous verse celebrating Colonel Benjamin G. Brinkman, a banker and chairman of the board of the St. Louis Cardinals, highlighting his versatility and prominence in St. Louis society, particularly his role in the Liederkranz club.

## Themes in this chapter

### Humor and Satire

The chapter uses playful, exaggerated language ('the whole doggone cheese') to satirize the subject's social standing.

### Work and Profession

Highlights Brinkman's roles as a banker and chairman of the St. Louis Cardinals board.

## Key lines

> He’s at home in a sieve or a tub, A launch, or a yacht, or a sub

He is equally comfortable in any kind of vessel, from a simple tub to a submarine.

_Emphasizes his adaptability and ease in various situations._

> And furthermore he’s The whole doggone cheese Of St. Louis’s big Liederkranz club.

Moreover, he is the most important person in St. Louis's prominent Liederkranz club.

_Uses colloquial slang to underscore his central role in the club._

## Links

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