# Harry R. Gibbons explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief poetic tribute to Harry R. Gibbons, the County Treasurer of Chicago, highlighting a shared love for the White Sox despite political differences, and acknowledging his role in making Rogers Park safe for the Democratic Party.

## Themes in this chapter

### Community and Companionship

The bond between the narrator and Gibbons over a shared love for the White Sox transcends political differences, illustrating community ties.

### Work and Profession

Gibbons is identified by his role as County Treasurer, emphasizing his professional identity and political work.

## Character check-ins

### Unknown Narrator

The narrator expresses a personal connection with Harry R. Gibbons through their mutual support of the White Sox, despite political disagreements.

### Harry B. Wallace

Mentioned as Harry R. Gibbons, County Treasurer of Chicago, praised for his political influence in Rogers Park.

## Key lines

> We both like the Sox, him and me, Though in politics we don’t agree, But I’m bound to remark That he makes Rogers Park Pretty safe for Democarasee.

The narrator and Gibbons share a fondness for the Chicago White Sox, even though they have opposing political views. The narrator notes that Gibbons effectively secures Rogers Park for the Democratic Party.

_The poem uses rhyme and humor to convey a personal and political observation about Gibbons._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/harry-r-gibbons
- Book: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se
- All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters