But in order to comprehend the poem you must first break it down line by line then pull the message from it. Line 1 is states as follows, “Whenever Richard Cory went down town,” this just simply means that that Richard Cory (main character) went into a low-class area than his status. “We people on the pavement looked at him:,” (Line 2) this was out of respect that he had more money than them and that didn’t want him to mess up his shoes so they would stand on the pavement which is typically lower than the sidewalk to let Richard Cory walk by them, as they gazed admirably. “He was a gentleman from sole to crown” (line 3) the sketch of Richard Cory is put into play as the readers are able to see that he is well-mannered and treats everyone with respect versus being arrogant due to the fact of being upscaled. “Clean favored and imperially slim” (Line 4) he was always nicely dressed and held himself in a way that represented royalty. “And he was always quietly arrayed” (Line 5) you can tell he was a very conservative man and never really talked to anyone else he would go downtown and initiate conversation with the town people. “And he was always human when he talked” (Line 6) shows that no matter who he talked to, he was always down to earth and could hold a conversation despite the financial backgrounds. “But still he fluttered pulses when he said/ “Good Morning” and glittered when he walked” (Line 7-8) town people were excited when Richard spoke to them, it made them perceive that they were somebody to a person who rich, solely based upon the stereotype that richer individuals could care less about someone who is lower than them. Nevertheless, they looked up to and admired the ground he walked on. “And he was rich- yes richer than a king-” (Line 9) the metaphor is put in place to show that he is unimaginably wealthy. “And admirably schooled in every grace” (Line 10) stated to
But in order to comprehend the poem you must first break it down line by line then pull the message from it. Line 1 is states as follows, “Whenever Richard Cory went down town,” this just simply means that that Richard Cory (main character) went into a low-class area than his status. “We people on the pavement looked at him:,” (Line 2) this was out of respect that he had more money than them and that didn’t want him to mess up his shoes so they would stand on the pavement which is typically lower than the sidewalk to let Richard Cory walk by them, as they gazed admirably. “He was a gentleman from sole to crown” (line 3) the sketch of Richard Cory is put into play as the readers are able to see that he is well-mannered and treats everyone with respect versus being arrogant due to the fact of being upscaled. “Clean favored and imperially slim” (Line 4) he was always nicely dressed and held himself in a way that represented royalty. “And he was always quietly arrayed” (Line 5) you can tell he was a very conservative man and never really talked to anyone else he would go downtown and initiate conversation with the town people. “And he was always human when he talked” (Line 6) shows that no matter who he talked to, he was always down to earth and could hold a conversation despite the financial backgrounds. “But still he fluttered pulses when he said/ “Good Morning” and glittered when he walked” (Line 7-8) town people were excited when Richard spoke to them, it made them perceive that they were somebody to a person who rich, solely based upon the stereotype that richer individuals could care less about someone who is lower than them. Nevertheless, they looked up to and admired the ground he walked on. “And he was rich- yes richer than a king-” (Line 9) the metaphor is put in place to show that he is unimaginably wealthy. “And admirably schooled in every grace” (Line 10) stated to