What symbolism is used in "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe.

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What symbolism is used in "The Raven" and what does it symbolize(mean)?

1. What does the Raven symbolize? 2. What does the dark hall out his chamber door symbolize? 3. What does the cushion's velvet lining (velvet draperies)symbolize? 4. What does December and midnight symbolize? 5. What does the bust of Pallas symbolize? 6. What does the word "Nevermore" symbolize?

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-- Anonymous, December 29, 2001

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Jay,

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Tis

-- Anonymous, December 29, 2001


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