Question

Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” ends with, “And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor / Shall be lifted – nevermore!” Explain how these lines express despair (the loss of all hope) and why the character feels this way.

Answer 1

The words, "...my soul...floating..." show that the character feels hopeless and doesn't have a soul anymore probably. The character is likely depressed because of the Raven, who symbolizes loneliness and grief. Poe likely was especially sad at this point of his life, so he saw himself as the character.

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