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Poetry · Chapter
Wm. F. Von Sennet explained
A brief, humorous poem about Wm.
What happens
A brief, humorous poem about Wm. F. Von Sennet, a department manager at Illinois Steel Co. in Chicago, who enjoys golfing but is even more skilled with a gun, playfully comparing putting to shooting ducks.
Themes in this chapter
Humor and Satire
The poem uses playful exaggeration and a pun to humorously compare golf putting to duck hunting.
Work and Profession
The subject is identified by his professional role as a department manager at Illinois Steel Co.
Characters to notice
- Unknown Narrator
The narrator presents a lighthearted, poetic sketch of Wm. F. Von Sennet.
Key passages
“Oh, yes, he likes golfing; it’s fun. But he makes straighter shots with a gun. When he’s having good luck, He can putt at a duck And frequently hole it in one.”
He enjoys golf but is even more accurate with a rifle, often hitting a duck as if sinking a putt.
The poem humorously equates golfing skill with marksmanship.