The speaker's opinion of the raven changes from a feeling of wonder to sorrow throughout the poem. In the beginning, he is fascinated by the bird, describing it as "stately" and appreciating its position over the chamber door, amazed that "no living human being ever yet was blessed with seeing bird above his chamber door." However, as the raven repeatedly utters "Nevermore," the speaker grows increasingly irritated and disturbed, perceiving the bird as a harbinger of disaster. Ultimately, he comes to see the raven as a symbol of hopelessness, realizing that its presence signifies his soul will be "lifted nevermore," highlighting the profound impact of the raven.

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According to the article, the speaker describes the raven as "stately" and expresses amazement that "no living human being ever yet was blessed with seeing bird above his chamber door," reflecting his initial fascination with the bird.