In Poe's third stanza, what is Helen holding? What is symbolically interesting about this item?

And Grow asked Mar 9, 2023

351,036 views

21 votes

And Grow asked Mar 9, 2023

2.8k points

Your comment on this question:

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Email me at this address if my answer is selected or commented on:Email me if my answer is selected or commented on

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

12 votes

Answer:

She is holding an agate lamp, as the beautiful Psyche did when she discovered the identity of Eros (Cupid).

Hope you find this answer Helpful !

Diemex answered Mar 15, 2023

2.8k points

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

1.6m questions

2.0m answers