THE RAVEN

WHAT IS THE THEME?

- One of the themes is that sadness can take over all aspects of your life and cause you to lose control.

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This picture represents the man fallen asleep with his lover watching over him. He is so sad over his loss and thinks about her constantly.

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This picture represents the possibility of the raven just being a figure of the man's imagination as it looks ghost-like.

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This picture represents the raven and the hopelessness that the man feels from the raven's presence.

QUOTES RELATING TO THE THEME

• "From my books surcease of sorrow—sorrow for the lost Lenore— "
• "And the only word there spoken was the whispered word, “Lenore?”
• "Respite—respite and nepenthe from thy memories of Lenore..."
• "It shall clasp a sainted maiden whom the angels name Lenore—"

THE END!