# Hanson F. Randle explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A short, humorous poem about Hanson F. Randle, Vice-President of the Railways Ice Company in Chicago, and his intimidating effect on trout while fishing.

## Themes in this chapter

### Humor and Satire

The chapter is a lighthearted, rhyming joke about a businessman's fishing prowess.

### Work and Profession

Hanson F. Randle is identified by his corporate title, Vice-President of Railways Ice Co., Chicago.

## Character check-ins

### Unknown Narrator

The narrator presents a comedic verse about Hanson F. Randle.

## Key lines

> When young Mr. Randle sets out In quest of the e-lusive trout, Each terrified fish Sobs “Oh, how I wish This bird were in bed with the gout!”

When Hanson F. Randle goes fishing, the fish are so scared they wish he were sick at home instead.

_The poem humorously exaggerates Randle's fishing skill or presence as terrifying to the fish._

## Links

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