The Raven Review

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What caused the speaker's sorrow in 'The Raven'?

Back

The death of his love Lenore.

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What does the speaker initially think the tapping on the door is?

Back

A visitor.

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What is the central idea of 'The Raven'?

Back

The narrator will be lost in his grief forever.

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What does the speaker think the sound at the window is?

Back

The wind.

Front

What can readers infer about the speaker's future from the poem's conclusion?

Back

He will never escape his despair.

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What is the significance of the raven in the poem?

Back

It symbolizes the permanence of loss and grief.

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How does the speaker's perception of reality change throughout the poem?

Back

He becomes increasingly consumed by his sorrow and madness.

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What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Raven'?

Back

Repetition, particularly with the word 'Nevermore'.

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What mood is established in the poem?

Back

A dark, melancholic, and eerie mood.

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What role does Lenore play in the speaker's life?

Back

She represents lost love and the source of his grief.