Richard Corey

Edwin Arlington Robinson described human life in his poem, "Richard Corey." This poem is basically about a perfect man who is envied, honored and looked up to. This man was the closest thing to perfection since Jesus. He was educated, good looking and he was rich. Everyone wanted to be Richard Corey because in their eyes he was the best of the best. This poem's tone is soothing and relaxing. In no way or matter can the auidence depict what happens is soon to come. Drastically, Richard Corey put a bullet throught his head on a perfect day. The author did a great job in writting this essay because what happens at the end is inexpected.

I believe Edwin A. Robinson was trying to tell the story of human life through this man called Richard Corey and those who envied him. Though the Constitution of the U.S. tells us we are all equal it is evident that we are not. There are those you are leaders and those who are followers. Those who are envied and those who envy. We are sorrounded by what people categorize as "big-shots" daily, and by people who are just another face in the crowd. The reality is that just because someone seems perfect that doesnt mean thier life is perfect. In this poem everyone looked up to Richard Corey because of the way he carried himself about, but they didnt necesarilly know what his life was all about. That is why we see in the tv that celebritys kill themselves sometimes or that they overdose on pills, because eventhough there life seems perfect it isnt; looks are decieving.