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

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As a melancholy person trying to forget a great tragedy.

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What does 'Night's Plutonian Shore' refer to in 'The Raven'?

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It is a reference to Pluto, the god of the underworld.

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What is the time setting of 'The Raven'?

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Midnight in December.

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What is the first thing the speaker asks the raven?

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His name.

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

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Repetition, particularly of the word 'Nevermore'.

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What does the raven symbolize in the poem?

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The raven symbolizes death and the permanence of loss.

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What is the significance of the word 'Nevermore' in 'The Raven'?

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It represents the finality of death and the hopelessness of the speaker's situation.

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How does the setting contribute to the mood of 'The Raven'?

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The dark, midnight setting enhances the themes of despair and melancholy.

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

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It serves to illustrate the speaker's descent into madness and obsession.