Most Significant Symbolism In The Raven

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The most significant symbolism in the story the Raven are December, lenore and pallas. The first symbol December represents the long dark nights of winter. December is the month that has the longest nights of the year. December also represents the death of Poe´s mother. Poe's mother died in December from tuberculosis. Lenore is the symbol of Poe´s lost love virginia. Virginia was poe´s lost love because she died of tuberculosis. Pallas symbolises the death of a beautiful women. This women was a goddess and all goddesses were very beautiful women. The symbols in the Raven are December, lenore and pallas.

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