1. 1/28/16 Bell work: Take out your “Raven” work. Take out additional paper to take notes Agenda Discuss “The Raven” You will answer three questions.

2. Symbolism Pallas=Wisdom/mind Raven=Death Death of Lenore! The shadow of Lenore’s death Meaning? The narrator will never escape from the shadow of Lenore’s death!

3. Symbolism Midnight:End. Of What? December:End. Of What? End to his happiness and his sanity. Significant because… Poe wrote this while his own wife was dying. He knew he would never get over her death – her death was the end of his happiness and sanity.

4. Three Questions: 1.Author’s purpose? What is the real purpose of this poem? What is the message? Cite at least one piece of textual evidence. 2.Symbolism? Explain the symbolism in this poem. 3.Big Picture? How does this piece of literature fit Romanticism? Explain your reasons. Cite at least one piece of textual evidence. Use whatever class time remains. Finish for homework.