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The Raven (excerpt) By Edgar Allan Poe
Which BEST analyzes the symbolism of the fourth stanza of this excerpt?
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A The darkness symbolizes the strange and unknown, building suspense by delaying the identity of the "late visitor."The darkness symbolizes the strange and unknown, building suspense by delaying the identity of the "late visitor."
B The darkness symbolizes the distinct and separate malevolence of the gods and nature.The darkness symbolizes the distinct and separate malevolence of the gods and nature.
C The darkness is just darkness and symbolizes a life filled with unfulfilled dreams and meaningless encounters.The darkness is just darkness and symbolizes a life filled with unfulfilled dreams and meaningless encounters.
D The darkness symbolizes the evil intention of the raven and the guilt of the speaker from past misdeeds.The darkness symbolizes the evil intention of the raven and the guilt of the speaker from past misdeeds.
Which BEST analyzes the symbolism of the fourth stanza of this excerpt?
Responses
A The darkness symbolizes the strange and unknown, building suspense by delaying the identity of the "late visitor."The darkness symbolizes the strange and unknown, building suspense by delaying the identity of the "late visitor."
B The darkness symbolizes the distinct and separate malevolence of the gods and nature.The darkness symbolizes the distinct and separate malevolence of the gods and nature.
C The darkness is just darkness and symbolizes a life filled with unfulfilled dreams and meaningless encounters.The darkness is just darkness and symbolizes a life filled with unfulfilled dreams and meaningless encounters.
D The darkness symbolizes the evil intention of the raven and the guilt of the speaker from past misdeeds.The darkness symbolizes the evil intention of the raven and the guilt of the speaker from past misdeeds.
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The best analysis of the symbolism of the fourth stanza of "The Raven" is:
**D** The darkness symbolizes the evil intention of the raven and the guilt of the speaker from past misdeeds.
This interpretation aligns with the themes of guilt, despair, and the supernatural that permeate the poem, as the raven serves as a manifestation of the speaker's inner turmoil and the haunting nature of his memories.
**D** The darkness symbolizes the evil intention of the raven and the guilt of the speaker from past misdeeds.
This interpretation aligns with the themes of guilt, despair, and the supernatural that permeate the poem, as the raven serves as a manifestation of the speaker's inner turmoil and the haunting nature of his memories.