Exploring the Themes of Annabel Lee

The poem 'Annabel Lee' by Edgar Allan Poe tells the story of a deep love between the narrator and Annabel Lee, set in a kingdom by the sea. Despite their young age, their love is profound and envied by angels. Tragically, Annabel Lee dies due to a chilling wind, but the narrator's love remains eternal, transcending even death. The poem explores themes of love, loss, and the supernatural.

Who wrote the poem 'Annabel Lee'?

• Emily Dickinson

• Robert Frost

• Edgar Allan Poe

• William Shakespeare

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Where did Annabel Lee and the narrator live?

• In a forest

• In a kingdom by the sea

• In a bustling city

• In a mountain village

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What was the primary thought of Annabel Lee?

• To travel the world

• To love and be loved by the narrator

• To become famous

• To write poetry

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Who envied the love between the narrator and Annabel Lee?

• The townspeople

• The angels in heaven

• The narrator's friends

• Annabel Lee's family

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What caused the death of Annabel Lee according to the narrator?

• A storm at sea

• A wind from a cloud

• An accident

• A mysterious illness

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Where was Annabel Lee taken after her death?

• To a distant land

• To her family home

• To a hospital

• To a sepulchre by the sea

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What does the narrator believe about the strength of their love?

• It was weaker than others

• It was stronger than the love of those older and wiser

• It was equal to others

• It was fleeting

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What does the moon symbolize for the narrator?

• A reminder of Annabel Lee

• A symbol of sadness

• A sign of hope

• A source of light

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Where does the narrator lie down at night?

• In his own bed

• By the side of Annabel Lee's tomb

• By the sea

• In a forest

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