Analysis of 'Annabelle Lee' by Edgar Allan Poe

The video discusses Edgar Allan Poe's final poem, 'Annabelle Lee,' written before his death and published posthumously. It explores themes of love, loss, and Gothic imagery, focusing on the narrator's deep affection for Annabelle Lee. The poem's structure, rhyme scheme, and Romantic Era values are analyzed, highlighting the narrator's eternal love and the envy of angels. The conclusion emphasizes the irony of death preserving beauty forever.

Who is 'Annabelle Lee' believed to be a tribute to?

• A fictional character

• Poe's mother

• Poe's sister

• Virginia Clemm, Poe's wife

What literary style is 'Annabelle Lee' an example of?

• Romanticism

• Gothic imagery

• Realism

• Modernism

How many lines are in each stanza of 'Annabelle Lee'?

• Seven

• Six

• Five

• Four

What does the repetition of sounds in the poem create?

• A harsh tone

• A sing-song quality

• A monotonous rhythm

• A chaotic feel

What era's values does the poem's view on love align with?

• Modern Era

• Victorian Era

• Romantic Era

• Classical Era

What do the angels do out of envy for the narrator's love?

• Bless the couple

• Ignore them

• Send a cold wind

• Celebrate their love

Which other Poe work is 'Annabelle Lee' compared to?

• The Raven

• The Tell-Tale Heart

• The Fall of the House of Usher

• The Black Cat

What does the poem's setting in 'a kingdom by the sea' suggest?

• A real location

• A historical event

• A mythological or parable-like setting

• A modern city

How does the narrator connect with Annabelle Lee after her death?

• Through letters

• By visiting her grave

• By moving to a new place

• Through dreams and stars

What irony does Poe use regarding death in 'Annabelle Lee'?

• Death is the end of all beauty

• Death preserves beauty forever

• Death is a new beginning

• Death is a punishment