Why does the speaker become angry with the raven?

It tells the speaker that Lenore loves someone else.

It flies away without answering the speaker's questions.

It replies "nevermore" when the speaker asks if Lenore still loves him.

It replies "nevermore" when the speaker asks if he will be reunited with Lenore.

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The speaker becomes angry with the raven primarily because it replies "nevermore" when he asks if he will be reunited with Lenore. This response exacerbates his feelings of grief and despair, as it serves as a constant reminder of his loss and the hopelessness of his longing for Lenore. The repetition of "nevermore" becomes increasingly maddening as the speaker grapples with his sorrow and the finality of death, leading to his growing frustration and anger with the bird.

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