Could it mean that by the raven perching there, this is symbolic of the raven claiming the main character’s sanity while he is in the throes of descension to insanity through his depression and despair? Is the raven a symbol of trying to talk some wisdom and rationale to the main character?
Apologies for the lengthy description. 2000 words total. 500 word critical introduction with strong thesis statement followed by 5 annotations (each 300 words) I am to analyze and interpret Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven” (1845) from a psychological perspective. I first read this poem in high school and was captivated by its themes of … Read more