The speaker in "Annabel Lee" describes himself and Annabel Lee as children when they were in love. What effect does this description have on readers' perception of the poem's events?

A.
It builds readers' sympathy for the speaker and his problem.

B.
It explains why the speaker loves Annabel Lee so deeply.

C.
It seems to justify the death of Annabel Lee.

D.
It prevents readers from truly understanding the speaker's feelings.

Question

The speaker in "Annabel Lee" describes himself and Annabel Lee as children when they were in love. What effect does this description have on readers' perception of the poem's events?	
 
 A.
It builds readers' sympathy for the speaker and his problem.
 
 B.
It explains why the speaker loves Annabel Lee so deeply.
 
 C.
It seems to justify the death of Annabel Lee.
 
 D.
It prevents readers from truly understanding the speaker's feelings.

supernova_sonntag · Answer

I think it is B, because they have know each other for a long time and their love grew.

anonymous · Answer

It's actually A. I just took the test I thought it was B at first too but I was wrong. :( Oh well to me it could have been both honestly.