# Guy Bates Post explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief, humorous poem praising actor Guy Bates Post for his exceptional acting ability, contrasting him with less talented performers.

## Themes in this chapter

### Humor and Satire

The poem uses playful rhyme and exaggeration to humorously celebrate the actor's talent.

### Work and Profession

Focuses on the craft of acting and the distinction between skilled and unskilled performers.

## Character check-ins

### Unknown Narrator

The speaker who praises Guy Bates Post.

## Key lines

> Of the host Of actors our country can boast, There’s many a hick Who can act like a stick And few who can act like a Post.

Among all the actors in America, many are clumsy and untalented, but few are as skilled as Guy Bates Post.

_The narrator contrasts mediocre actors with the exceptional talent of Post._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/guy-bates-post
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