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"The Raven," by Edgar Allan Poe, reflects Poe's Dark Romantic view of the world in all of the following ways except:?

emphasizes fear

man can be full of evil

the divine is real but threatening

accurate, detailed portrayal of life

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In Poe's Dark Romanticism, fear, evil, and a threatening divine presence are emphasized rather than an accurate portrayal of life, which is not reflected in 'The Raven'. The correct answer is option: accurate, detailed portrayal of life.

Step-by-step explanation:

The poem The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe reflects Poe's Dark Romantic view of the world in several ways, but not all of the options listed correspond to this poem. Amongst given choices, the aspect that does not reflect Poe's Dark Romanticism in The Raven is the 'accurate, detailed portrayal of life'.

Dark Romanticism often emphasizes themes such as fear, the potential for evil in humans, and the threatening presence of the divine, rather than an accurate reflection of everyday life.

Instead, it leans towards the symbolic, fantastical, and often has a pervading sense of gloom and doom. In works like The Raven and The Fall of the House of Usher, Poe employs these themes through symbolism, surreal encounters, and a focus on the psychological state of his characters rather than detailed realism.

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