Edgar Allan Poe: Reflection Of His Pessimistic Moods In His Work

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that he experienced.
Therefore he wrote about a raven.
Finally, Poe's use of assonance throughout the poem also contributed to
the poem's illustration of despair and gloominess. Assonance is the repetition
of vowel sound. For instance, at the end of each stanza it says, "Quoth the
raven, Nevermore," "This is it and nothing more," or a phrase ending with the
word more. The repetition of these sounds emphasize the words that contribute to
the mood of the poem. Nevermore is a negative word meaning never again. The
raven only said this word. Poe emphasizes nevermore because it helps accentuate
the depressed and despaired mood of the poem.
"The Raven" best reflects Edgar Allan Poe's sense of despair and
gloominess because the literary elements of the poem constantly refer to his
sadness and gloom. The setting , a major character, and Poe's use of assonance,
assist in portraying his pessimistic moods. They each deliver negative feelings
to the reader, emphasize the mood of the ...

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