Question

Think about the choice of a raven in “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe. Why might Poe use a raven instead of another bird?

Poe preferred a raven because they are known to speak.

A raven is nocturnal and would likely be hunting at night.

It is easier to write about a raven than any other type of bird.

A raven looks dark, foreboding, and mysterious.

Answer 1

I would say A raven looks dark, foreboding, and mysterious, because the poem has a dark theme to it.

Answer 2

Poe loves dark themes so he picked a raven a dark dark bird that looks A raven looks dark, foreboding, and mysterious.