“Fallen, Misfit, Lost”
In the contemporary era, illnesses persist as a pressing concern, although they no longer carry fatal outcomes as they did in the 19th century. Tuberculosis, once a mortal threat, can now be managed effectively through appropriate treatment. However, the possibility of fatality remains if the illness is not correctly addressed. For countless individuals, marrying their soulmate represents an ultimate prize, yet fate's unpredictability can disrupt the course of love. One can only imagine the heartache of finally being with the love of their life, only to have that love cruelly snatched away by illness. This tragic scenario is depicted in the literary works "The Raven" and "Annabel Lee", by Edgar Allan Poe, where
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Precious memories of shared experiences, laughter-filled moments, and the once-cherished intimacy can morph into painful reminders of what is now absent. The envisioned future, once filled with hope and promise, transforms into an intimidating expanse of uncertainty, leaving behind a void that appears impossible to fill. In both "The Raven'' and "Annabel Lee," the grief-stricken narrator's attempt to navigate their feelings after losing their beloveds, or their angels, as they called them. Neither narrator discovers a positive means of moving beyond the pain. Instead, their minds instinctively cling to the ache, unable to stem the bleeding of their hearts. Both wish for one more moment with their cherished ones. In "The Raven," the narrator summons his deceased wife back from the dead, despite acknowledging that “everything that can go wrong, will go wrong”. Convinced that the bird embodies his lost Leonor or possesses knowledge of her, he refuses to relinquish his faith until the bitter end. Similarly, the narrator of "Annabel Lee'' seeks solace in the company of his departed wife, even if only in the realm of dreams. Though no rituals are performed, he finds respite by sleeping beside her lifeless form each