Question

In "The Raven," how does the speaker calling out Lenore's name into the darkness contribute to the poem's theme that obsession can lead to insanity?

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is D "It confirms that the speaker hopes the dead Lenore will return."

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The poet isn't mad about the bird tapping at the bust of Palas; he understands why Lenore is gone but he doesn't understand why he cannot see her again; the raven didn't fly out of the house - the poet says that the bird 'still is sitting.' What is bugging the narrator is that he will never get to see Lenore again, and the bird confirmed his suspicions.