1. Annabel Lee & The raven
By Edgar Allen Poe

2. For these 2 stories, you will be focusing on: - symbolism - narrator reliability - purpose of the story

3. Symbolism
the use of symbols to express or represent ideas or qualities in literature, art, etc.

4. Examples of symbolism
In Elie Wiesel’s novel Night, night is used throughout the book to represent death, darkness, and loss of faith.
In Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, the Grinch steals the symbols of Christmas, like trees, presents and food, to find out in the end Christmas was more than those things.
In the movie trilogy Star Wars, Luke was dressed in light colors and Darth Vader was dressed in black, showing good vs evil.
Harry Potter series Harry’s scar is like a badge of honor because he survived a battle. It also stands for emotional sensitivity, since it hurts when someone directs hate towards him.

5. What other symbols can you think of?

6. Narrator reliability Reliable narrator
a literary device in which the credibility of the narrator is trustworthy.
Unreliable Narrator
a literary device in which the credibility of the narrator is seriously compromised.

7. Narrator reliability
reliable-narrator-definition- examples.html

8. Questions?

9. Create 2 tables in your notebook for Annabel Lee
Symbolism (use 1 whole page)
Is the narrator reliable? (use 1 whole page)
Symbols in Story (use specific quote)
What does the symbol mean?
Quotes supporting whether the narrator is reliable or not
How does it affect the story as a whole?

10. Short Constructed Response (leave 1 page in your notebook)
What is the purpose of the story? Give at least 2 examples from the text about why you believe this.

11. Your final will be on Poe’s The Raven- next monday
You will be identifying symbolism, narrator reliability, and purpose of the story
Create the 2 tables for The Raven in your notebook, and leave 1 page for your SCR over the purpose of the story. DON’T FORGET YOUR NOTEBOOK ON MONDAY!!