The Simpsons The Raven

This story is based on a famous poem by Edgar Allan Poe. What kind of mood do you expect from a spooky poem like that — and how might the voices actors help create that mood/feeling in the story?

How does the narrator’s voice make the story feel different than if Homer were just reading it himself?

• Homer's voice is creepy and scary, the narrator is not.

• The narrator's deep voice and delivery helps add a spooky mood to the otherwise funny show.

• The narrator's voice is very comical and funny.

• The narrator doesn't change the episode at all, it would be the same if Homer read the poem.

Leading up to Homer opening the door to find nothing, what were some actions he did to show fear?

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How do you think the scene makes us feel at the end — is it funny, sad, creepy, or a mix of all three? Why?