# List of Illustrations explained — Poetry > Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner. ## What happens This chapter presents a series of illustrations depicting various scenes and characters, including political interactions, baseball games, fishing, hunting, golf, and other early 20th century activities. The illustrations capture moments of humor, satire, and everyday life, often with dialogue bubbles and visual gags. ## Themes in this chapter ### Humor and Satire The illustrations use visual puns, exaggerated situations, and dialogue to satirize politics, sports, and daily life. ### Work and Profession Many illustrations depict various professions, including politicians, baseball players, fishermen, hunters, and salesmen. ### Community and Companionship Scenes of baseball games, fishing trips, and social gatherings highlight communal activities and interactions. ## Character check-ins ### John B. De Voney Appears in an illustration with a 'For sale' sign in front of a car. ### Kid Gleason Referenced in an illustration with a poster for 'The Old Roman' and socks labeled 'White Socks'. ### Edgewater Beach Hotel A model of the Edgewater Beach Hotel appears on a desk in one illustration. ### Col. Chas. H. Ebbets Referenced in an illustration with a sign 'Under the management of the Squire of Flatbush'. ### Dollar Bill Mentioned in an illustration with a man holding a fountain pen and a book titled 'Book on Hand-ball'. ### Gene Greene Appears in an illustration with a sign 'Gene Greene' on stage. ## Key lines > Write you up for 50,000? A bald man in a striped suit offers to write someone up for $50,000. _Illustration of a man with a fountain pen and a book titled 'Book on Hand-ball'._ > Wonder if I should go to th’ game today⁠—or play a little golf? A man at a desk with a model of the Edgewater Beach Hotel and a bucket of coal labeled 'Miami Coal' ponders whether to attend a baseball game or play golf. _Illustration depicting leisure choices of a businessman._ > I’ll get him⁠—Th’ l’il rascal. A man in a dark suit with a lantern and rifle says he will catch a small animal. _Nighttime hunting scene with a small animal in a tree._ > Aw, have a heart! A small animal at the top of a tree pleads for mercy. _Response to the hunter's threat._ > you’re good for another hundred years! A well-dressed man shakes hands with a long-nosed person and compliments their longevity. _Illustration of a handshake between two characters._ > Ah! A strike! A man in waders with a fishing pole exclaims when his line gets caught in a tree branch. _Fishing scene with a humorous twist._ > Haw! Haw! A fish in the lake laughs at the fisherman's predicament. _Anthropomorphic fish mocking the fisherman._ > it’s my cue to beat it. A bear running down a mountain says it is time to leave. _Hunting scene with a bear escaping._ > that reminds me of another good one. A man holding a cigar tells a joke to three laughing people. _Social gathering with storytelling._ > My motto, saw wood! A man holding a saw next to a log with 'Willy’s Overland Co.' declares his motto. _Illustration of a worker with a saw._ > Sam! The mayor wants the records on that case coming up tomorrow. An unseen character calls for Sam to retrieve records for a case. _Office scene with a man consulting a large book._ > his favorite drive. Two men in golf clothes discuss a golfer's favorite drive. _Golf scene with a nurse waving a flag._ > Oh! For a change of scenery! A man carrying an oversized coin labeled 'responsibilities' out of a bank vault expresses a desire for a change. _Metaphorical illustration of burdens._ > Hey! What the heck yuh doin’ to my lake? Uncle Sam questions a man paddling in a stream labeled 'drainage canal' and 'Chicago'. _Environmental satire involving Lake Michigan._ > Gee whiz! He’s too many for me! A caddy chases after a man jumping over a fence with a golf club and cigar. _Comedic golf scene._ > C’mon you red legs!! A man with a clenched fist breaks through a fence, cheering on a team. _Baseball fan enthusiasm._ > he’s a blinger on the fancy stuff! Onlookers comment on a man's skill at billiards. _Billiards scene with spectators._ > Ah⁠—me thinks I see a bar⁠—no⁠—it’s a sand bar! A sailor on a ship mistakes a sand bar for a bar. _Pun on 'bar' in a nautical setting._ > That’s no dream! A man holding plans for the Blackhawk Hotel asserts its reality. _Architectural ambition._ > Sic ’em! A man in a striped vest encourages two small boxers fighting. _Boxing match with a spectator._ > Your wife won’t know the difference! A fishmonger reassures a customer about the quality of a fish. _Humorous sales pitch._ > His favorite diamond is a baseball diamond. An onlooker comments on a man leaving a diamond store wearing jewelry. _Pun on 'diamond' in baseball and jewelry._ > I can land them with any kind of a rod! A man fishing contracts out of water boasts about his skill. _Metaphorical fishing for contracts._ > Smoke up! The smoke from a man's pipe forms the words 'Smoke up!' _Visual pun in a smoking scene._ > Why, Hello Mr. Welch! Gladta seeya! A city editor greets a man entering through a door labeled 'no press agents allowed'. _Newspaper office scene._ > some views of my California orchards! A man holding pictures of orange and prune trees shows them to someone. _Agricultural pride._ ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/list-of-illustrations - Book: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se - All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters