What is the central irony of the poem? A) The people think Cory is just like them. B) The speaker uses the first person plural. C) The speaker works hard, but he achieves nothing. D) Richard Cory seems to have everything, but he kills himself.

I believe it's D

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Garrett Hoffman

17 May, 14:41

What is the central irony of the poem? A) The people think Cory is just like them. B) The speaker uses the first person plural. C) The speaker works hard, but he achieves nothing. D) Richard Cory seems to have everything, but he kills himself.

I believe it's D

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Justice Miranda · Answer 1

D) Richard Cory seems to have everything, but he kills himself.

Explanation:

When reading the poem Richard Cory by Edwin Arlington Robinson we realize he is talking about how rich Richard was, he used to have everything regarding material goods, however, counting on all of these possessions did not seem to be a reason to be happy in life, so Richard decides to end with his existance.

Garrett Elliott · Answer 2

D) Richard Cory seems to have everything, but he kills himself.

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What is the central irony of the poem? A) The people think Cory is just like them. B) The speaker uses the first person plural. C) The speaker works hard, but he achieves nothing. D) Richard Cory seems to have everything, but he kills himself.I believe it's D

What is the central irony of the poem? A) The people think Cory is just like them. B) The speaker uses the first person plural. C) The speaker works hard, but he achieves nothing. D) Richard Cory seems to have everything, but he kills himself.

I believe it's D