Question

The theme of the poem "Richard Cory" is that

(A. surface glitter may be fool's gold.)
B. money can't buy love.
C. Richard Cory was a victim of fate.
(D. a person's inner reality is often hidden.)

Answer 1

B. money can't buy love.

The narrative poem “Richard Cory” is about a man who everyone looks up to and admires. He seems to have everything already. But in the end, Richard Cory commits suicide, letting people know that not everything can be bought with money.