I think it’s both, but probably leaning more towards ethos.
The answer is C. beginning page
Ok, the speaker is a man who lost his lover. He's depressed. a Raven flies in and repeatedly says "never more." the speaker asks him over and over depressing questions almost to make himself feel worse. that's the best I can give you.
Tedious means repetitive, tiresome, boring, brain-numbing.
