The Fift' Ward J'Int Debate
This novel revolves around the lives of two men, one a wealthy businessman and the other a poor but honest laborer, who engage in a series of verbal sparring matches that escalate into a bitter feud. The conflict centers on their differing values and lifestyles, with the businessman representing materialism and the laborer embodying integrity.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1900 · Genre: Humor, Political Satire, Poetry · 648 words
First lines
Now Councilman O'Hoolihan do'n't b'lave in annixation, He says thim Phillypynos air the r-r-ruin av the nation. He says this counthry's job is jist a-mindin' av her biz, And imparyilism's thrayson, so ut is, so ut is. But big Moike Macnamara, him that runs the gin saloon, He wants the nomina-a-tion, so he sings a different chune; He's a-howlin' fer ixpansion, so he puts ut on the shlate Thot he challenged Dan O'Hoolihan ter have a j'int debate.
_Ho, ho! Begorra! Oi wisht that ye 'd been there! Ho, ho! Begorra! 'Twas lovely, Oi declare_; _The langwudge, sure 't was iligant, the rhitoric was great_, _Whin Dan and Mack, they had ut back, At our big j'int debate_.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Political Satire, Poetry, Drama, Social Commentary
- Length: 648 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — The work employs comedic elements through exaggerated characters and situations, particularly in the context of a debate.
- Political Satire — It critiques political views and behaviors, particularly regarding imperialism and expansionism, through a humorous debate.
- Poetry — The text is written in a rhythmic and lyrical style, resembling a poem with its use of rhyme and meter.
- Drama — The narrative unfolds in a dramatic setting with conflict and character interactions typical of a theatrical performance.
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Fiction · Novel · American Literature · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Small Town Life · Community Drama · Local Politics · Election Story · Moral Lesson · Coming of Age