The Raven Review

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What is the central theme of 'The Raven'?

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Loss and grief can have powerful effects on the mind.

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

Back

A visitor.

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What does the speaker see when he opens his window?

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A raven.

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How can the speaker of 'The Raven' be best described?

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A melancholy person trying to forget a great tragedy.

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What does 'Night's Plutonian Shore' refer to?

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A reference to Pluto, the god of the underworld.

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What is the significance of the raven in the poem?

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The raven symbolizes mourning and the permanence of loss.

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How does the speaker's mood change throughout the poem?

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The speaker transitions from hope to despair as he confronts his grief.

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

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Repetition, particularly with the word 'Nevermore'.

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What does the speaker seek throughout the poem?

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The speaker seeks solace and answers about his lost love, Lenore.

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What role does the supernatural play in 'The Raven'?

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It emphasizes the themes of death and the unknown.