Question

What does the speaker of “The Raven” have in common with the poet Edgar Allan Poe?

Answer 1

Both speaker and poet have a dark mind that proves to be insane and makes the mood and atmosphere dark, terrifying 

Answer 2

Both Edgar Allan Poe and the narrator of The Raven were orphaned at a very young age. Edgar Allan Poe's father left them when he was young, and his mother died the following year. The young orphan was taken in by John and Frances Allan.