Question

Which excerpt from "Richard Cory" does NOT exemplify a modernist theme of class?

Answer 1

A. He was a gentleman from sole to crown,
Clean-favoured and imperially slim.
B. And he was rich, yes, richer than a king,
And admirably schooled in every grace.
C.In fine -- we thought that he was everything
To make us wish that we were in his place.
D. And Richard Cory, one calm summer night,
Went home and put a bullet through his head.

Answer 2

Item D is the only answer that does not reference the favorable position of Richard Cory in relation to others, i.e. that he was A) a gentleman, B) rich, or C) worthy of others wishing to be in his place.