The Raven: Themes and Analysis

The transcript narrates a story of a man disturbed by a tapping at his chamber door, which turns out to be a Raven. The Raven, perched above the door, repeatedly utters the word 'nevermore,' leading the narrator into a spiral of despair and contemplation about lost love and the finality of death. The Raven's presence becomes a symbol of eternal sorrow and unending grief, leaving the narrator in a state of hopelessness.

What initially disturbs the narrator's rest?

• A gentle tapping

• A bright light

• A loud crash

• A sudden scream

What time of year does the narrator recall?

• A warm summer

• A windy autumn

• A rainy spring

• A bleak December

What emotion fills the narrator as the curtains rustle?

• Anger

• Confusion

• Joy

• Fear

What does the narrator find when he opens the door?

• A mysterious figure

• A letter

• Darkness

• A bright light

What does the narrator decide to do after hearing a louder tapping?

• Go back to sleep

• Explore the mystery

• Call for help

• Ignore it

What enters the room and perches above the chamber door?

• A cat

• An owl

• A raven

• A bat

What is the raven's repeated response to the narrator's questions?

• Forevermore

• Nevermore

• Always

• Seldom

How does the narrator feel about the raven's presence?

• Annoyed

• Comforted

• Indifferent

• Intrigued

What does the narrator ask about his future with Lenore?

• If he will write about her

• If he will forget her

• If he will reunite with her

• If he will dream of her

What does the narrator demand from the raven at the end?

• To sing a song

• To leave his chamber

• To stay forever

• To bring Lenore back