Richard Cory

             Richard Cory is a poem that speaks of a man that everyone was envious of. The people of his town wanted what he had, they wanted to be like him. The people in this poem struggled to obtain the riches Richard had because they felt this would fulfill their lives. Sometimes in our lives we are unappreciative of the things we have, so we long for the riches of the world. Happiness is not based on our fame, wealth, or our status in society, it is what we make out of our lives that brings us joy.
             Richard Cory was a well respected man, wherever he went people admired him. The author Edwin Arlington Robinson described this character as a prestigious attractive man, well dressed with a majestic sense to him. The poem labels him as "a gentlemen from sole to crown", which describes him as a person who is always well presented. The words "clean favored" and "imperially slim" also describe his appearance and how he was portrayed. Just by the way people looked at him you can see that this prestigious man was not your ordinary person.
             When the poem enters into the second stanza, the author is still describing him in many different ways. The phrase "quietly arrayed" refers to the type of fine clothes he wore, which is also an example of an understatement. Richard Cory was very down to earth with the way he spoke to people, although he still had this charisma that would entice you just by saying "good morning". The author also uses vivid adjectives to help the reader imagine the characters glittering walk.
             Richard is described in line nine as being "Richer than a king". This obviously tells us how much money this man has. Being extremely wealthy probably brought about his proper manners and politeness. He makes the whole town wish they were him when they see and envy what he is. The people in the poem go o
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