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The narrator quickly learns what the bird will say in response to his questions, and he knows the answer will be a negative ("Nevermore"). However, he asks questions, repeatedly, which would optimistically have a "positive" answer, "Is there balm in Gilead? Will I meet Lenore in Aidenn?"
To each question the Raven's predestined reply is "Nevermore", which only increases the narrator's anguish.
To each question the Raven's predestined reply is "Nevermore", which only increases the narrator's anguish.