What is the symbolism in the raven peom by edgar allen poe?

Question

please help me for my college final. i am trying to get a good grade for medical school(: thanks.

Answer 1

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Raven represents pending death, guilt, and sin.

The narrator's chamber represents loneliness and sorrow.

Sculpture of Pallas symbolizes wisdom. (Pallas was the goddess of wisdom)

Answer 2

Here is a whole page on the subject from Shmoop.

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http://www.shmoop.com/the-raven/symbolis…