2-Read this description of the bird in the poem "The Raven." But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door - Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door - Perched, and sat, and nothing more. What is the most likely reason the poet repeats the word "perched," and how does this repetition contribute to the mood?

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Livia Hensley

4 March, 21:47

2-Read this description of the bird in the poem "The Raven." But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door - Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door - Perched, and sat, and nothing more. What is the most likely reason the poet repeats the word "perched," and how does this repetition contribute to the mood?

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Tyrell Arnold · Answer 1

The reason may be to show the reader that this is important and to give the word an emphasis. It also gives the reader a feeling of someone being watched just 'perching above my chamber door".