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What Does The Poem Richard Cory Mean
In the poem Richard Cory ,by edwin is about a guy that seems to have everything,the author shows ,that even if someone has everything it doesn't mean you are actually happy.This is shown through formal diction,symbolism, and assonance in the poem. Throughout the entire poem, the author upholds Richard Cory in a positive pedestal,But in reality it does not turn out that way

As reading the poem further and analyzing it the author describes richard as a admirable person that other people wish to be him.This is shown by symbolism through the poem.Although there are not as many symbols in the poem ,richard could be a symbol himself. He symbolizes the fame and fortune of a person that is successful.Another example would also be when in the
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