# Samuel A. Ettelson explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief poetic tribute to Samuel A. Ettelson, Corporation Counsel of Chicago, praising his wisdom and skill as a legal adviser, with a personal anecdote about seeing him play in a ball game.

## Themes in this chapter

### Work and Profession

Highlights Ettelson's professional role as Corporation Counsel and his reputation as a legal adviser.

### Community and Companionship

The mention of Ettelson playing in a ball game suggests community involvement and camaraderie.

## Character check-ins

### Samuel A. Ettelson

Praised as a wise protector of Chicago and a skilled legal adviser; observed playing in a ball game.

## Key lines

> They couldn’t have chosen a wiser Protector of Chi than this guy, sir.

The city could not have selected a more intelligent guardian of Chicago than this man.

_Expresses admiration for Ettelson's wisdom in his role._

> I saw Samuel play In a ball game one day, And I’ll say he’s some legal adviser.

I once watched Samuel participate in a baseball game, and I can attest that he is an impressive legal counsel.

_Combines a personal observation with professional endorsement._

## Links

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