How is the raven in Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'The Raven' a symbol of wisdom?

Answer 1

The Raven could signify two things, one dark and one light.

In darkness it could signify is the dark and depressing memory of the loss of Lenore, constantly reminding the writer that he shall never see his love again.

In light it can signify the release of the memory by a means of death, which in turn will reunite the writer with his love Lenore, as common folklore claims Ravens carry away the souls of the dead (And crows as well for those that will say "No it's crows" because you saw the movie).

Answer 2

its a symbol of death. The Raven is a constant reminder of the misery of losing Lenore for the narrator and gives the narrator a lack of hope.

D.the man's endless melancholy

Answer 3

In my opinion, the raven represents reality, because the more is says "Nevermore", the more the scholar in the poem realizes that he has to snap out of his fantasy that his life is trapped in the past, thus the lesson learned is that everything that has gone will stay gone; forever.

Answer 4

The raven in Poe's poem "The Raven" is often seen as a symbol of wisdom because it is a bird associated with intelligence in mythology and folklore. Its repetitious utterance of "Nevermore" conveys a sense of eternal wisdom and serves as a haunting reminder of the narrator's grief and loss. The raven's presence embodies a mysterious and otherworldly wisdom that adds a layer of depth to the poem's themes of mourning and melancholy.

Answer 5

Death. The raven doesn't talk.