By Edwin Arlington Robinson Richard Cory By Edwin Arlington Robinson

Write an introduction which includes: How does the poet make us think about themes such as envy, depression and that appearances can be deceptive? Write an introduction which includes: Poet Poem Essay task “Richard Cory” by Edwin Arlington Robinson is a poem set in … about … Although Richard Cory was rich and handsome… The poem makes us think about themes such as envy...

MAIN ESSAY – EACH PARAGRAPH Point (topic sentence) How does the poet make us think about themes such as envy, depression and that appearances can be deceptive? MAIN ESSAY – EACH PARAGRAPH Point (topic sentence) Evidence (quotation) Explanation (comment/analysis) Refer to Q (focus of essay)

Evidence The word choice “gentleman from sole to crown” suggests … How does the poet make us think about themes such as envy, depression and that appearances can be deceptive? STANZA 1 Point -The opening of the poem introduces Richard Cory and his appearance, which is described in very positive terms. Evidence The word choice “gentleman from sole to crown” suggests … Explanation The people of the town clearly felt … Refer to Q This introduces the theme of …

How does the poet make us think about themes such as envy, depression and that appearances can be deceptive? STANZA 2 Point - In the second stanza the poet describes Richard Cory as very attractive, but not at all arrogant. Evidence Explanation Refer to Q - themes

How does the poet make us think about themes such as envy, depression and that appearances can be deceptive? STANZA 3 Point - In the next stanza the poet shows how rich and enviable Richard Cory was. Evidence Explanation Refer to Q - themes