The Raven

Question

by Edgar Allan Poe

Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter,

In there stepped a stately Raven of the saintly days of yore;

Not the least obeisance made he: not an instant stopped or stayed he;

But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door—

Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door—

Perched, and sat, and nothing more.

"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe

Question
Use the stanza to answer the question.

Which line from the stanza is an allusion to Greek mythology?

(1 point)
Responses

“Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door—”
“Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door—”

“But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door—”
“But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door—”

“Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter,”
“Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter,”

“Perched, and sat, and nothing more.”

Answer 1

The line from the stanza that is an allusion to Greek mythology is:

“Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door—”

This line refers to Pallas Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, which is a clear allusion to Greek mythology.