1. Unfolding of Edgar Allen Poe's
The Raven answers all questions the same responding with the phrase "Nevermore." ... The man stops, realizing now that conversation with the raven is impossible and with that the poem ends with the man realizing that his soul will never be lifted again. ... Poe states that another reason for using "Pallas" deals with the "sonorousness of the word, Pallas itself" (Poe 1850). ... The poem also mentions how miserable it is outside. ... Poe chose Beauty for the theme of the poem stating, " Beauty is the sole legitimate province of the poem"...
- Word Count: 722
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School