Question

Read this stanza from "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe.

Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December,
And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor.
Eagerly I wished the morrow; —vainly I had sought to borrow
From my books surcease of sorrow—sorrow for the lost Lenore—
For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore—
Nameless here for evermore

Which mood does the setting in this stanza from “The Raven” best create?

A. Whimsical
B. Somber
C. Haunting
D. Hopeful

Answer 1

I would say Somber, because of the language used such as bleak, and sorrow. They are used a lot in this stanza and help create a sense of dark, dull, and gloomy setting.

Answer 2

i'd say probably either somber or haunting, i'm leaning more towards somber though

hope this helps and have a good day/night! :)

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