Analysing 'The Raven'
I can analyse the symbolism in ‘The Raven’.
Analysing 'The Raven'
I can analyse the symbolism in ‘The Raven’.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The poem is about a man who is visited by a foreboding raven, in the night.
- In the poem, the raven symbolises death and the speaker’s grief.
- Poe presents the narrator as griefstricken; he has perhaps been influenced by the tragedy in his own life.
- The poem links to the Gothic through the dark, isolated setting.
- The poem links to the Gothic through its portrayal of a speaker, in a state of heightened emotion.
Common misconception
Students may misuse the varying forms of the word "symbolism."
Explicitly teach them how the various forms are used in sentences.
Keywords
Symbolism - a literary device where a noun represents an abstract quality
Turbulent - confused and disordered
Entreat - to entreat someone is to beg them
Myth - a traditional story, often about a fact of nature
Melancholy - a long lasting feeling of deep sadness
Equipment
You will need a copy of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' which is available in the additional materials.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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