The Obituary Of Richard Cory: A Perfect Life

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In the eyes of the townspeople, Richard Cory was the incarnation of the “grass is greener somewhere else” mentality, setting the standards for fame and fortune. Despite being a fictional personage, his character and story are perhaps some of the most relatable aspects of modern literature I have ever read. Here we have a prime example of a “perfect life” being merely a cover up for someone’s internal conflict or struggle. Whether they are the popular kids at school or the multimillionaire celebrities on TV, we seek out the Richard Cory’s of our society, so that we can idolize and strive to be like them. The “Obituary of Richard Cory” video gave us a perfect, real life example of a “Richard Cory” through Marcus Bradley, a well-loved, high-school

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