Why does the author think that Harris reminds him of Podger?

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Asked by vipul s #674779 on 8/9/2017 8:29 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 8/9/2017 12:31 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 8/9/2017 12:30 PM

Harris reminds J of Uncle Podger because both men always volunteered to complete projects, and neither of them ever got anything done by themselves.

That’s Harris all over — so ready to take the burden of everything himself, and put it on the backs of other people.

Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog)