# John J. Meagher explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief limerick-style portrait of John J. Meagher, a Chicago stock broker known for reading while standing, whose reading material evokes both smiles and tears.

## Themes in this chapter

### Work and Profession

John J. Meagher is identified as a stock broker, highlighting his professional identity.

## Character check-ins

### John J. Meagher

Subject of the limerick; a Chicago stock broker who reads standing up.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/john-j-meagher
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