Edwin Arlington Robinson

Seen throughout various instances, individuals often envy those who have more money than themselves. This concept is clearly depicted in Edwin Arlington Robinson’s “Richard Cory”, as well as Paul Simon’s remake of that poem into a song also titled “Richard Cory”. The poem and the song are essentially about a rich man named Richard Cory, who is admired yet envied by the people of his town. Little do they know that later on, the man will take his own life, even though he was sought out to have the…

The Poem “Richard Cory” by Edwin Arlington Robinson from 1869 to 1935 uses an admirational and superficial tone, a third person limited point of view, and the main theme to never judge a book by it’s cover to show a complex attitude towards Richard Cory’s suicide. The author uses a formal and superficial tone to describe who Richard Cory was and his importance to the town. A formal tone is portrayed by the author when said “He was a gentleman from sole to crown”. The author uses more…

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!”…

Edwin Arlington Robinson described a man that appeared to have it all in the poem, “Richard Cory.” The subject was revered by the town’s people and known as a man of great assets and his satisfactory lifestyle. The poem is ended abruptly when Richard Cory shoots himself in the head, taking his own life. The moral of the story is that money and materialistic things offer some level of security and stability, but not necessarily happiness. Though his outward appearance was polished and he seemed…

In the poem, “Richard Cory,” Edwin A. Robinson emphasizes the idea that people do not really know one another, and sometimes our perspective of an individual is skewed. Today there are standards regarding the expectations and desires of humanity. Individuals that have the “desirable” characteristics are considered superior and are envied by the rest of us. However, exceeding the societal norms does not guarantee happiness. In the poem, Richard Cory seems to have it all, but in fact was miserable…

view and treat people, and can lead to many problems, both within oneself and with others. Objects that are outside of our control and awareness can also change how we are viewed, with widely varying results. In the play Othello by Shakespeare, Edwin Arlington Robinson’s poem “Richard Cory” and the war story “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien, characters are perceived differently by others than they are in their own minds, and the symbolism tied to their surroundings can have a profound…

American poet Edwin Arlington Robinson faced frustration, poverty, disappointment, and family tragedy. Being the youngest of three sons, Robinson was free to turn to poetry as a career. He started writing at a very young age, and his passion for poetry landed him a spot in Harvard. Unfortunately, Robinson’s fortunes dwindled when his father died in 1892, and the economic panic of 1893 left his family bankrupt. Due to his family's financial difficulties and mother’s failing health, Robinson was…

The Falling Star Edwin Arlington Robinson, even in his youth, was a pessimistic child. Robinson at the age of six wondered why he was even born. Although Robinson was undoubtedly a successful poet, the likes of twenty-sixth president Theodore Roosevelt praised his work. Readers can see Robinson’s bleak sense of like through his poems, (Web 1). While rising to heights in his career, he most certainly kept a dark outlook toward the world. In one of Robinson’s famous works ‘Richard Cory,” he…

When we were young, like elementary or even middle school, we didn’t have a single worry on our minds the world was our playground and we could do whatever we wanted without worrying about what others thought. Then suddenly in high school this awkward phase between teenage and adulthood sneaks up on us and we are left with the question “Who am I?” For some people that question is answered simply and they go on and live their lives doing what they want and are happy. However for some people that…

future, but he, Warren Pryor, isn’t happy with his life. He would enjoy the simplicity of working on the family farm much more than being a banker. But because his family sacrificed everything for him he now sacrifices his happiness for them. In Edwin Arlington Robinson’s “Richard Cory” Richard Cory is the perfect man with the perfect lifestyle. He is handsome, friendly and very rich. He almost lives like a king. The message the authors want the readers to realize, is that we should be grateful…