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Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven

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In Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven", the narrator's state of mind is grief-stricken and insane. Poe uses literary techniques to tell a story about a mourning man and an ominous bird of yore told from the man's vantage point. Throughout the dreadful poem, Poe establishes mood, tone, theme, and symbols to show the narrator's state of mind. By using words such as dreary, sorrow, and dying Poe creates a dark and dreadful atmosphere. Along with word choice, the subject matter contributes to the overall atmosphere. The majority of the poem discusses the narrator trying to forget about the loss of his love Lenore but is constantly reminded from the raven. Likewise, a dark mood and tone is created. The tone for this specific poem is despondent. For the
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