Annabel Lee Flashcard

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Why does the speaker focus his attention on Annabel Lee?

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Because she loved the narrator and he loved her.

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What does the narrator do when the moon beams and he dreams of Annabel Lee?

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He lies by her grave all night by the sea.

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How does the speaker deal with Annabel Lee’s death?

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He feels as connected to her in death as in life.

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What happens when her highborn kinsman came?

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Her rich relatives buried her in a tomb.

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Which quote best supports the idea that love can be stronger than death?

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“I was a child and she was a child / In this kingdom by the sea; / But we loved with a love that was more than love— / I and my Annabel Lee” (Lines 6-10).

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What is the main theme of 'Annabel Lee'?

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The enduring power of love even in the face of death.

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What literary device is predominantly used in 'Annabel Lee'?

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Repetition, to emphasize the speaker's feelings.

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What does the sea symbolize in 'Annabel Lee'?

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The sea symbolizes the connection between the narrator and Annabel Lee.

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How does the speaker view the angels in relation to his love for Annabel Lee?

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He believes the angels envied their love.

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What is the significance of the sepulchre in the poem?

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It represents the physical separation between the narrator and Annabel Lee.