In Edwin Arlington Robinson’s poems, “Richard Cory”, and “Miniver Cheevy”, two themes are apparent in each. Each of these poems shows the regression of a character. These two recurring themes are, one theme recurs endlessly, the tragedy of each human being and these hard little poems are specimens of human experience in a world in which agony is real and happiness but a wish.”
“One theme recurs endlessly, the tragedy of each human being…” describes people’s misfortunes. In “Richard Cory” the narrator gives you the impression that Richard Cory is the ideal man. The narrator leaves you believing that the whole town wants this man’s life. Then, this ideal man shoots himself, revealing the tragedy of a human being. In Robinson’s poem “Miniver Cheevy,” the speaker speaks of a man who seems depressed. This poem discusses the tragedy of how the character wishes he were never born, and then ends in telling the reader that the individual is an alcoholic. Both of Edwin Arlington Robinson’s poems “Miniver Cheevy” and “Richard Cory” display many of the common characteristics associated with poetry in the genre of Realism. Each poem is about an individual person and their feelings and the actions that they take and how they affect their lives.
“One theme recurs endlessly, the tragedy of each human being…” describes people’s misfortunes. In “Richard Cory” the narrator gives you the impression that Richard Cory is the ideal man. The narrator leaves you believing that the whole town wants this man’s life. Then, this ideal man shoots himself, revealing the tragedy of a human being. In Robinson’s poem “Miniver Cheevy,” the speaker speaks of a man who seems depressed. This poem discusses the tragedy of how the character wishes he were never born, and then ends in telling the reader that the individual is an alcoholic. Both of Edwin Arlington Robinson’s poems “Miniver Cheevy” and “Richard Cory” display many of the common characteristics associated with poetry in the genre of Realism. Each poem is about an individual person and their feelings and the actions that they take and how they affect their lives.
Both of these characters portrayed something important in helping us see our lives into deeper understanding, Richard Cory helped us see life in meaningful way, his story conveyed an idea that even though we already have it all, life isn’t complete without the people we love around us. On the other hand, Miniver Cheevy shared to us ourselves in our darkest hours, hence it exhibits hope and perseverance to survive.
“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” –Maria Robinson
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