# Harry W. Dubiske explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief, satirical verse about Harry W. Dubiske, an investment banker in Chicago who teaches young salesmen the art of selling, with a wry comment on surviving a dry spell.

## Themes in this chapter

### Work and Profession

The chapter focuses on Harry W. Dubiske's profession as an investment banker and teacher of salesmanship.

### Humor and Satire

The verse uses a light, satirical tone to poke fun at the art of selling and the challenges of a dry spell.

## Character check-ins

### Unknown Narrator

The narrator observes and comments on Harry W. Dubiske's role as a teacher of salesmanship.

## Key lines

> Harry W. Dubiske Investment Banker, Chicago He teaches young salesmen to sell, An art that he seems to know well. I suppose he will try To teach them to buy⁠ ⁠… If we ever survive the dry spell.

Harry W. Dubiske, an investment banker in Chicago, is skilled at teaching young salespeople how to sell. The narrator wryly suggests he might also try teaching them how to buy, if they can make it through the current slow period.

_The verse captures the essence of Dubiske's role and the humorous uncertainty of market conditions._

## Links

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