The speaker in Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” becomes increasingly angry with the raven primarily because the raven replies "Nevermore" when the speaker asks if he will see Lenore in heaven. This response, which signifies a finality and hopelessness regarding his longing for Lenore, exacerbates the speaker's despair and frustration. As the poem progresses, the raven's persistent refrain serves as a reminder of the speaker's loss and the futility of his hopes, leading to his growing irritation and eventual rage against the bird.
In Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven,” the speaker’s responses to the raven change as the poem progresses. Why does the speaker become so angry with the raven?
The raven refuses to help the speaker understand why Lenore is gone.
The raven refuses to stop tapping at the bust of Pallas.
The raven replies, “Nevermore,” when the speaker asks if he will see Lenore in heaven.
The raven flies out of the house without answering all the speaker’s questions.
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