Question

. The theme of the poem "Richard Cory" is that

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

Answer 1

I believe the answer is C) surface glitter may be fool's gold. Because Richard Cory seemed happy with all his money, but that was just a mask to cover his inner turmoil. The other theme of this poem is that money cannot buy happiness.