Spoon River Anthology, Part 89 summary
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In Mrs. George Reece, the speaker urges people to memorize meaningful poetry and describes supporting her children after her husband goes to prison over a bank failure. She blames Thomas Rhodes and his son for the collapse and credits Pope’s advice about doing one’s duty with helping her raise decent, strong children.
What happens
- Mrs. George Reece recommends memorizing poetry that offers truth or beauty as a resource for life.
- She says her husband, the bank’s cashier, bears no responsibility for its collapse.
- She blames bank president Thomas Rhodes and his son, but her husband receives a prison sentence.
- She supports and educates their children, sending them into the world decent and strong.
- She credits her achievement to Pope’s advice about doing one’s part well.
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