The Raven Crossword
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
 
 
Down: 2) He is depressed, weary, and sorrowful, nearly falling asleep while trying to distract himself from his grief. 4) He is mourning the death of Lenore, his lost love. 5) He moves from curiosity to frustration and eventual despair/madness, viewing the bird as a "prophet" or "demon." 8) Yes, his nervousness and "silken sad uncertain rustling" are natural for someone alone at night who is already emotionally unstable and startled by an unexpected noise. 10) It is midnight in the month of December. 13) Often represents ill-omen, death, or mournful remembrance. 14) It suggests a total loss of hope. Whether she is gone or he is unworthy, the Raven’s answer implies there is no "balm in Gilead" (healing) and no reunion possible anywhere. Across: 1) He sees "darkness nothing more." He whispers the name "Lenore?" and hears an echo whisper the name back. 3) A statue of the head of Pallas Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom. 6) Lenore is dead; she no longer exists in the physical world of the living, so her name will never be spoken here again. 7) He is in his chamber (study) and hears a "tapping" at his door. 9) When the narrator tells it to leave, the Raven says "Nevermore," meaning it will never leave him; his grief is permanent. 11) Nevermore12) First-person ("I"). 14) He is amused. He thinks the bird is grave and stern but finds its presence a welcome distraction. 15) On a bust of Pallas (Athena) just above his chamber door. 16) He finds the courage to stop being afraid and finally addresses the "visitor" at the door. 17) Gothic Poetry (or Narrative Poem).
 

 

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