N The Raven, what is most closely the central theme of the passage below?

Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December;

And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor.

Eagerly I wished the morrow; -vainly I had sought to borrow

From my books surcease of sorrow-sorrow for the lost Lenore -

For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore -

Nameless here for evermore.

Question 1 options:

a)

The narrator attempts to distract himself from his grief through reading.

b)

The fire throws shadows on the floor that look like ghosts.

c)

Lenore no longer has a name because she is dead.

d)

The events recounted happened in December.

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Aiyana Schwartz

3 November, 15:21

N The Raven, what is most closely the central theme of the passage below?

Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December;

And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor.

Eagerly I wished the morrow; -vainly I had sought to borrow

From my books surcease of sorrow-sorrow for the lost Lenore -

For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore -

Nameless here for evermore.

Question 1 options:

a)

The narrator attempts to distract himself from his grief through reading.

b)

The fire throws shadows on the floor that look like ghosts.

c)

Lenore no longer has a name because she is dead.

d)

The events recounted happened in December.

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Harold Riggs · Answer 1

Harold Riggs 3 November, 18:02

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The correct answer is C.

Kendra Crosby · Answer 2

Answer: C. Lenore no longer has a name because she is dead.

Explanation: lenore was his wife. she passed away. he is very lonely sitting home alone, the night is long and dark. he is eagerly awaiting the morning, for its light.