Which element of modernist poetry is evident in this excerpt from "Richard Cory" by Edwin Arlington Robinson?

And he was rich—yes, richer than a king—
And admirably schooled in every grace:
In fine, we thought that he was everything
To make us wish that we were in his place.

So on we worked, and waited for the light,
And went without the meat and cursed the bread;
And Richard Cory, one calm summer night,
Went home and put a bullet through his head.

Question

Which element of modernist poetry is evident in this excerpt from "Richard Cory" by Edwin Arlington Robinson?

And he was rich—yes, richer than a king—
And admirably schooled in every grace:
In fine, we thought that he was everything
To make us wish that we were in his place.

So on we worked, and waited for the light,
And went without the meat and cursed the bread;
And Richard Cory, one calm summer night,
Went home and put a bullet through his head.

anonymous · Answer

a nontraditional rhyme scheme



the theme of alienation and dissatisfaction



the theme of self-importance and hard work



stanzas of varied length

anonymous · Answer

@Superwholock4445

anonymous · Answer

I would say A or C, let me read it over again

anonymous · Answer

Why would it be C ? How would putting a bullet through your head relate to hard work ?

anonymous · Answer

Go with D

anonymous · Answer

And I suggest you don't give direct answers.