In ,
the speaker describes the peoples reaction to and admiration of Cory. He is obviously of the
upper class, being a gentleman from sole to crown. He flutters hearts when he speaks, so he
is physically attractive. He is wealthy, richer than a king. He has social grace and manners.
He is obviously above the common people, who have to struggle for their daily bread. He
appears to have everything ones heart could wish.
Evidently, however, all
that is not enough, for one night he goes home and puts a bullet in his head. His suicide is
in stark contrast with his seemingly charmed life. Happiness was eluding him. The speaker does
not mention any one person, a friend or family member, with whom Cory can find comfort, only his
reputation among the people he encounters.
The speaker's perspective makes it
clear that suicide is not necessarily caused by outwardly hard times. There are many things that
can be seen as lacking in ones life. Though to all outward appearances a person may seem to
have it all, this does not guarantee him a life of true happiness internally. Each person one
meets may be fighting an inner battle that he is constantly losing, and that is tearing him
apart.
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