Joshua Edwards
ENG 1020
Dr. Lampley
4/7/19
Symbolism in “Richard Cory”
Symbolism is a key literary element used in Edwin Arlington Robinson’s “Richard
Cory”. The use of symbolism helps create meaning and emotion in a poem. Colors, objects,
seasons, people, situations, and words are all examples of symbolism that are used in poetry. The
use of symbolism also enhances the reading of the poem, since symbols can have multiple
meanings. The many symbolic references used in “Richard Cory” allows the reader to look
