Wednesday, February 6, 2013

In "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe, how does the speaker respond to the noise he hears?

If by "noise" you mean the rapping at his chamber door, initially the speaker ignores it, lost in thoughts of his lost Lenore. He eventually grows bold enough to answer it and opens the door - to find no one there at all.

A more careful read of the poem will help you understand the speaker and his actions a bit better.  Check the links below for more information on this great poem!

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