Question

How do these two poems differ in what they emphasize? A) Both Richard Cory and Miniver Cheevy do not like the lives that they are leading and yet both do not openly complain about their misery. B) While Richard Cory is clearly a happy person and fulfilled with his life choices, Miniver Cheevy is extremely unhappy and dissatisfied with his life. C) Richard Cory seems to be unhappy on the outside, but secretly he is quite content; Miniver Cheevy is very unhappy with his real life and would prefer to live in books. D) Richard Cory seems to lead a happy life but seeks escape from his misery through death, while Miniver Cheevy rejects his life and seeks escape through drinking alcohol.

Answer 1

Answer:It’s D

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Answer 2

Richard Cory conceals his inner turmoil behind a facade of happiness, Miniver Cheevy openly expresses discontent with his real life, preferring the escapism found in books and idealized historical periods. Here option C is correct.

In "Richard Cory," the titular character is admired by others for his wealth and demeanor, yet he takes his own life, revealing hidden internal struggles. The poem suggests that appearances can be deceiving, emphasizing the contrast between outward success and inner turmoil.

In contrast, "Miniver Cheevy" portrays its protagonist as dissatisfied with the present and yearning for the past. Unlike Richard Cory, Miniver openly expresses his discontent and idealizes historical periods, preferring a romanticized past to his contemporary reality.

The emphasis here is on Miniver's dissatisfaction with his actual life and his desire for an alternative, contrasting with the hidden turmoil of Richard Cory. Here option C is correct.