"RICHARD CORY"

Misconception. 

Recently, I've been asked to read/memorize a poem, titled, "Richard Cory", written by Edwin Arlington Robinson, and it opened my eyes. At first, the lines were simple almost meaningless to me  and the emotion of confusion engulfed my body. I did not understand the purpose to why I was ask to read this text. Then, finally I reach the last two lines. That changed it all. The lines were, "And Richard Cory, one calm summer night, Went home and put a bullet through his head", this was a significant turn in the poem. The story begins with the description of an perfect-like man he was rich, kind, skilled, and is placed at the top of the social structure of his town. But, all of those lines of descriptions were only written to mask the truth and or message of the poem. Furthermore, the surprise suicide of Richard Cory is to represent that looks and or actions can be deceiving.

 Overall, the central purpose of the writing was to depict the message that wealth/social status don't ensure someone's happiness. So, if you ave time I suggest you take a listen or read the poem online if you prefer that option.



Signing out,
Destiny G.