1. By Edwin Arlington Robinson
Richard Cory
By Edwin Arlington Robinson

2. 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...

3. 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)

4. 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 …

5. 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

6. 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