Informational - The Raven

How does the theme of grief show up in "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe and in the author's real life?

• The protagonist in "The Raven" is mourning the loss of his pet raven, just as Poe grieved over his lost family heirlooms.

• In "The Raven," the protagonist's grief is expressed through his interactions with a mysterious raven, reflecting Poe's personal experiences with loss and bereavement.

• "The Raven" is a story about happiness and celebration, mirroring Poe's joyous life without sorrow.

• The poem "The Raven" describes the excitement of a great adventure, much like Poe's own life filled with exciting journeys.

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What can you infer about the impact of "The Raven" on Edgar Allan Poe's life from the information in the article?

• Poe's financial struggles continued even after the publication of "The Raven."

• "The Raven" led to life-long financial stability for Poe.

• "The Raven" was published in 2019.

• "The Raven" was first published in The Evening Mirror.

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Which of these is a possible definition for macabre?

• (verb) to be deprived of a loved one through an absence, especially due to the loved one's death.

• (noun) an action intended to deceive someone.

• (noun) something, typically money, that is owed.

• (adjective) disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury.

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In the article, it says "Tragedy visited him early and often." Describe one tragedy that is related to "The Raven" that Poe experienced. Make sure to complete the connection to both Poe's experience and the poem in your answer.

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Who wrote a profile of Edgar Allan Poe in The New Yorker in 2009?

• Jennifer Latson

• Jill Lepore

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• Virginia Clemms

What date was this article published on?

What year was the portrait of Edgar Allan Poe that is shared in this article created?

This article states that Poe claimed to have written "The Raven" for a certain reason. What was that reason?

• To process his grief over the loss of his dying wife

• To scare people with his talent for rhyme and rhythm

• It was a love letter to his dead cousin

• To make money

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Who does the article claim was the first woman that Poe "loved and lost"?

• His Mother

• Virginia

• His Friend's Mom

• His Aunt

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What does the article say is the difference between Edgar Allan Poe and the narrator of "The Raven"?

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