Exploring Atmosphere and Symbolism in Poetry Through Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'

Delve into the atmospheric and symbolic elements of poetry through an analysis of Edgar Allan Poe's renowned poem, 'The Raven.' Uncover the feelings evoked by words like Sorrow, Darkness, and Melancholy, and speculate on the setting, atmosphere, and the significance of the raven in Poe's work. Understand how Poe masterfully constructs an eerie ambiance and utilizes symbolism to enhance the poetic experience.

• Poetry analysis
• Edgar Allan Poe
• Symbolism
• The Raven
• Atmosphere

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1. Atmosphere and symbolism in poetry. LO s: By the end of this lesson students will... Understand what atmosphere and symbolism are. Be able to apply this knowledge by analysing a poem.

2. Describe the feelings that come to mind after reading these words: Sorrow Darkness Dreary Bleak Grave Lost Stern Stillness Ghost Melancholy

3. All of these words are from a very famous poem. Make some guesses about the setting and atmosphere of the poem such as: What time of day is it? What time of year? How is the author feeling? Is he alone or with other people?

4. The Raven The Raven byEdgar Allan Poe http://www.ojai.net/swanson/theraven.htm

5. Line: Technique: Effect:

6. What might have happened to the character before the events of the poem happen?

7. Why does Edgar Allan Poe use a raven instead of another bird as the major symbol of this poem? Why not...?

8. What might we associate with ravens?

9. So We could say that Edgar Allan Poe sets the scene and creates an atmosphere by... Also he uses the raven to symbolise

10. Atmosphere and symbolism in poetry. LO s: By the end of this lesson students will... Understand what atmosphere and symbolism are. Be able to apply this knowledge by analysing a poem.

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