The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe The Raven is one of Poe’s best known works. It is a dialogue between a man who is mourning his lost love and a raven, which is the symbol of his sadness. Symbolism is a major aspect of Poe’s writing. The poem begins late one night while the main character is sadly remembering his lost love. He is interrupted by a tapping sound, and thinks it is …showed first 75 words of 458 total…

…showed last 75 words of 458 total…the two of them had. These symbols of loneliness are easy for the reader to understand. They set the tone of the poem. In conclusion, there are many dark symbols used to set the mood and tone of the poem, and illustrate the emotions of the narrator. In the end, not much is accomplished. He does not feel any better, but realizes that he will feel his great loss for a long time to come.