Glitter And Imagery In Edwin Arlington Robinson's Richard Cory

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CAMBRIDGE- Glitter and imagery have recently announced that after being used by Edwin Arlington Robinson to describe Richard Cory, they have officially announced poetry war on Cory. Glitter and Imagery have accused Cory of taking away self-esteem and confidence within the lower class in “Richard Cory.” In an interview with Glitter, he was very frustrated and stated, “ that people don’t realize Cory’s true nature. They need to begin to understand how much of a jerk he is!” A later interview with imagery was conducted, and he stated that “the intensity of the colors, and the composition and context of an image, help to drive readers’ aspiration to put themselves in the picture.” Imagery said that Richard Cory is abusing the context of a picture, and making …show more content…
Glitter and Imagery have explained that people like Cory are the reason why the lower class never move up in the world because they see the imagery that Cory produces and they consider themselves and are unable to compare, which gives them no hope. Glitter explained that being someone who, “glittered as they walk,” should be granted to a person who truly glows on the inside and out. He explained that having the capability to be seen glittering as you walk should be a real honor and only given to people who have changed other lives positively. Glitter despises Cory, as he sees him being unrightfully given this position and doesn’t see Cory’s worth of the

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