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The document contains analysis questions about the poem "Richard Cory" by Edwin Arlington Robinson, which describes a wealthy man in town who is envied by others but ends up committing suicide. It includes questions about themes in the poem like the relationship between wealth and happiness, the speaker's perspective, and possible reasons for Richard Cory's death. Small group activities are proposed that relate to providing advice to Cory or creating a song or slogan about mental health.

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RICHARD CORY by Edwin Arlington Robinson
Do you believe that money cannot buy happiness?
If money cannot buy happiness, what then can make you happy?
BIOGRAPHY OF THE AUTHOR
RICHARD CORY by Edwin Arlington Robinson 1 Whenever Richard Cory went down town, We people on the pavement looked at him: He was a gentleman from sole to crown, Clean favored, and imperially slim. 2 And he was always quietly arrayed, And he was always human when he talked; But still he fluttered pulses when he said, "Good-morning," and he glittered when he walked.
RICHARD CORY by Edwin Arlington Robinson 3 And he was richyes, richer than a king And admirably schooled in every grace: In fine, we thought that he was everything To make us wish that we were in his place. 4 So on we worked, and waited for the light, And went without the meat, and cursed the bread; And Richard Cory, one calm summer night, Went home and put a bullet through his head.
1. Who is the persona in the poem? QUESTION: Persona is a role or character adopted by an author or an actor.
Why does the poet always describe Cory as always human? QUESTION:
Why was Cory envied? QUESTION:
Why might people have identified Cory as an embodiment of success? QUESTION:
What does glittered when he walks mean? QUESTION:
What poetic devices were used in the poem? QUESTION:
Why does Edwin Arlington Robinson, in his poem "Richard Cory, use the phrase "sole to crown" instead of "head to toe" and the phrase "imperially Slim" instead of "very thin" when describing Cory? QUESTION:
Justify the statement, Appearance is not always the reality? QUESTION:
What makes Cory a tragic hero to the people downtown QUESTION:
What is the perspective of the speaker on suicide in the poem? QUESTION:
What do you think is the reason for Richard Corys death? QUESTION:
What do you think is the reason why Cory killed himself QUESTION:
What is the theme of the poem "Richard Cory " and what we can learn from it? QUESTION:
SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY GROUP 1 If Richard Cory did not take his life yet, and asks you to give him much needed pieces of advice as he battles depression, what are you going to tell him? Write him a friendly letter. GROUP 2 If your going to sing a song dedicated to Richard Cory that would cheer him up, what would it be and why? Write the lyrics of the song and explain. GROUP 3 Create a slogan addressed to all people who are going through anxiety or depression and those at the verge of taking their life. Inspire them to keep fighting!
CRITERIA G1 Letter Parts 10 Presentation 10 Conventions 10 Content 20 --------- 50 G2 Creativity 10 Relevance 20 Presentation 15 Impact 5 --------- 50 G3 Artistry 15 Message 25 Explanation 10 --------- 50
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  • 1. RICHARD CORY by Edwin Arlington Robinson
  • 2. Do you believe that money cannot buy happiness?
  • 3. If money cannot buy happiness, what then can make you happy?
  • 5. RICHARD CORY by Edwin Arlington Robinson 1 Whenever Richard Cory went down town, We people on the pavement looked at him: He was a gentleman from sole to crown, Clean favored, and imperially slim. 2 And he was always quietly arrayed, And he was always human when he talked; But still he fluttered pulses when he said, "Good-morning," and he glittered when he walked.
  • 6. RICHARD CORY by Edwin Arlington Robinson 3 And he was richyes, richer than a king And admirably schooled in every grace: In fine, we thought that he was everything To make us wish that we were in his place. 4 So on we worked, and waited for the light, And went without the meat, and cursed the bread; And Richard Cory, one calm summer night, Went home and put a bullet through his head.
  • 7. 1. Who is the persona in the poem? QUESTION: Persona is a role or character adopted by an author or an actor.
  • 8. Why does the poet always describe Cory as always human? QUESTION:
  • 9. Why was Cory envied? QUESTION:
  • 10. Why might people have identified Cory as an embodiment of success? QUESTION:
  • 11. What does glittered when he walks mean? QUESTION:
  • 12. What poetic devices were used in the poem? QUESTION:
  • 13. Why does Edwin Arlington Robinson, in his poem "Richard Cory, use the phrase "sole to crown" instead of "head to toe" and the phrase "imperially Slim" instead of "very thin" when describing Cory? QUESTION:
  • 14. Justify the statement, Appearance is not always the reality? QUESTION:
  • 15. What makes Cory a tragic hero to the people downtown QUESTION:
  • 16. What is the perspective of the speaker on suicide in the poem? QUESTION:
  • 17. What do you think is the reason for Richard Corys death? QUESTION:
  • 18. What do you think is the reason why Cory killed himself QUESTION:
  • 19. What is the theme of the poem "Richard Cory " and what we can learn from it? QUESTION:
  • 20. SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY GROUP 1 If Richard Cory did not take his life yet, and asks you to give him much needed pieces of advice as he battles depression, what are you going to tell him? Write him a friendly letter. GROUP 2 If your going to sing a song dedicated to Richard Cory that would cheer him up, what would it be and why? Write the lyrics of the song and explain. GROUP 3 Create a slogan addressed to all people who are going through anxiety or depression and those at the verge of taking their life. Inspire them to keep fighting!
  • 21. CRITERIA G1 Letter Parts 10 Presentation 10 Conventions 10 Content 20 --------- 50 G2 Creativity 10 Relevance 20 Presentation 15 Impact 5 --------- 50 G3 Artistry 15 Message 25 Explanation 10 --------- 50