What Is The Raven Like During The 1800's

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“The Raven” by Edgar Allen Poe is a poem he wrote during the 1800’s. It describes the tale of a man grieving over the death of the woman he loved, Lenore. As a way to clear his mind of thoughts of Lenore he decided to read “forgotten lore” (Poe). But while reading, he heard a “rapping at his chamber's door” (Poe) but while investigating, he finds nothing behind the door. The noise starts up again, and when he investigates the sound a second time he finds a Raven “On a bust of Pallas above the door”. (Poe) He asks the Raven if he and Lenore will ever be reunited, the Raven replies with one word, “Nevermore.”(Poe). The Raven (Poe) is a remarkable depiction of what life was like during the 1800's. During this time, strong emotion was validated, …show more content…

Besides the emotional aspect, this poem also shows what this time period entailed in literary terms. Artists and authors would often base some of their work on surrounding nature since their bond with the natural world and nature was stronger than a connection they formed with a person. This poem helps us understand the components to Romantic writing in this poem.
“The Story of An Hour” by Kate Chopin is a short story also written in the 1800’s. In this story a woman named Louise Mallard is described as being “afflicted with heart trouble”.(Chopin) When Louise’s husband died , her sister Josephine tried to be very cautious when telling Louise. After Louise is told she hides away in her bedroom to grieve. But while sitting in her room, she acclaims to feel a freedom in her body. She exclaims “Free! Body and soul free! (Chopin). Mr. Mallard returns to his home at the end of the story, which proves the reports of his death were false. Louise is shocked at his appearance, and she, dies shortly

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