"Richard Cory" Analysis

The poem "Richard Cory" is written and narrated from the perspective of an unnamed poor person. The poor person describes the life of Richard Cory and how Richard has everything people want: money, education, and the admiration of the entire town. Additionally, Richard is described as well-mannered and a gentleman. Even though Richard has all of these qualities and sought-after items, he, unfortunately, kills himself. The question, in the end, is "Why did Richard kill himself?"