Question

For the Richard Cory poem:

1) What is the denotation of "crown" in this use? "sole to crown"

-- Would it be that they thought him to be a king?

Answer 1

Which Richard Cory poem?

Answer 2

Edwin arlington robinson

Answer 3

Also, what would this mean:

What bearing does this image have on the facts of Cory's life?

--what is this question asking?

Answer 4

They didn't think he was a king. But they did think that every part of him was a gentleman.

http://www.bartleby.com/104/45.html

Answer 5

Another Question:

For the last line: I don't understand how the image,diction, rhythms and the rhyme adds to the force of shock?

Was it because the rhyme stopped?

Answer 6

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

In the poem "Richard Cory" by Edwin Arlington Robinson, the use of the word "crown" in the line "sole to crown" is not meant to be interpreted literally as a regal headpiece worn by a king. Instead, it is used metaphorically to express the idea that Richard Cory was seen as the pinnacle or the epitome of his society, someone who was highly regarded and held in high esteem by others. The phrase "sole to crown" means from head to toe, indicating that Richard Cory was seen as perfect or flawless. So, your interpretation that "they thought him to be a king" is indeed correct. The denotation of "crown" here refers to the perception of Richard Cory as a figurative king or someone seen as superior and admired by others.