One of the many ways the Poe creates the mood of Raven is by using language. The words that he uses give the poem a melancholy mood. Words that have a dark tone are used to create the mood. Also phrases like “deep into the darkness” can help create this mood. Factors that also make the mood of this poem are rhythm and symbols. As for a repetition Poe repeats words to emphasize the mood. He repeats words like “dreaming”, “dreams”, and “whispered”. These types of words help to create the dark, mysterious, and melancholy mood that is this poem. The raven itself symbolizes loss and despair. The narrator himself makes the raven into a symbol. He suits the speaker in his very sorrowful tone.
