Exploring the Themes and Symbolism in Poe's The Raven

The video explores Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven', focusing on its structure, mood, and themes. It analyzes the poem's rhyme scheme and the impact of the Raven on the speaker, highlighting the symbolism and psychological depth of the work.

What is the initial mood set by the first stanza of 'The Raven'?

• Ominous

• Romantic

• Humorous

• Cheerful

Which famous modern horror writer is mentioned in comparison to Edgar Allan Poe?

• Mary Shelley

• Stephen King

• H.P. Lovecraft

• Bram Stoker

What is the rhyme scheme of 'The Raven'?

• ABCBBB

• AABB

• ABAB

• AABBA

What is the protagonist trying to forget by reading old books?

• His childhood

• His failed career

• His lost love, Lenore

• His lost wealth

What does the protagonist initially think the tapping sound is?

• A clock

• A tree branch

• A visitor

• A ghost

Where does the Raven perch when it enters the room?

• On the window sill

• On the protagonist's shoulder

• On the bookshelf

• On the bust of Pallas

Which Greek goddess is referenced by the bust the Raven perches on?

• Artemis

• Hera

• Athena

• Aphrodite

What does the protagonist ask the Raven about his lost Lenore?

• If she ever loved him

• If she is in heaven

• If she will haunt him

• If she will return to him

What is the Raven's repeated response to the protagonist's questions?

• Always

• Nevermore

• Forever

• Maybe

What does the Raven symbolize by the end of the poem?

• Wisdom

• Eternal sorrow

• Freedom

• Hope