Question

Question 1 (10 points)

Annabel Lee Poem
What effect does the personification of nature have on this poem?
O A) It makes nature seem invested in humanity, as opposed to being indifferent
and random, which the speaker fears more than anything
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B) It supports the speaker's claims that Annabel Lee was purposefully taken
from him due to jealousy from the heavens.
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C) It specifically gives the speaker and the audience hope that there is an
afterlife.
D) It proves that the speaker is unbalanced, and that he is suffering from
paranoia and delusions.

Answer 1

"A) The personification of nature in "Annabel Lee" invests it with a sense of purpose and intention, contrasting with the speaker's fear of nature being indifferent and random. The use of personification, particularly with the sea and angels, strengthens the speaker's conviction that Annabel Lee's death was not a random occurrence but a deliberate act driven by external forces. This reinforces the central theme of love and loss, intensifying the emotional impact of the poem and suggesting a profound connection between nature and human experiences."