Question

What are the words that describe Richard Cory in stanza 1?

Answer 1

Richard Cory is not some common man of the street, the poem tells us. He's a "gentleman" from "sole to crown"—in other words, from his feet to his head. But "sole" and "crown" have other connotations too.

Answer 2

Answer:

Richard Cory in stanza 1 is not some common man of the street, the poem tells us. He's a "gentleman" from "sole to crown"—in other words, from his feet to his head. But "sole" and "crown" have other connotations too.