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Medium Reading and Writing · Information and Ideas · None · MCQ

The poem "The Raven" tells the story of a man who, mourning the loss of his beloved, is visited by a talking raven. The raven's constant repetition of the word "Nevermore" reflects the speaker's despair and hopelessness. What does the poet use the talking raven to represent?

The talking raven in "The Raven" symbolizes the speaker's

A
capacity for resilience in the face of adversity.
B
ability to find solace in the natural world.
C
despair and hopelessness in the wake of grief.
D
desire for connection and companionship.

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