The Business Man

The Business Man by Edgar Allan Poe is a satirical and darkly humorous tale that mocks the idea of rigid discipline and so-called "respectable" success. The narrator, Peter Proffit, proudly describes his rise to wealth through a series of absurd and unethical business ventures, believing himself to be the model of efficiency and practicality. However, his actions reveal a comically twisted sense of morality. Through irony and exaggeration, Poe critiques the ruthless and often ridiculous nature of business and ambition in society.