Question

And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting

On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;

In these lines, the repetition of the phrase "still is sitting” helps create what kind of mood?

patience
helplessness
boredom
acceptance

Answer 1

Helplessness. is the answer

Answer 2

Answer: Helplessness

The speaker of the poem "The Raven" is grieving over the death of a young woman. Moreover, he is dealing with the raven. The repetition of the phrase "still is sitting" indicates that the speaker believes he will not be able to get rid of the raven. He is helpless. Moreover, this supports the idea that the man will also be unable to get over his grief for the woman.