The second line in this stanza also foreshadows the end of the poem as it illustrates dying “embers” casting shadows on the floor; it portrays how trapped the character will be in the shadows of loss. If you are going to Africa, you can report back how these negroes live in their own country,’ Mungo shot back. Mungo followed up with three quick jabs to the ribs that sent Manners reeling away, clutching his abdomen. Even though Lenore has died, the narrator still loves her and appears unable to think of anything but her. As he did, he grabbed the poker with both hands and tugged it forward, pulling his opponent off balance.

As he contemplates over the concreteness of the words “nevermore,” he relapses into memories of Lenore. When the character embraces the realization of the cause of his insecurity (opens the window), The raven comes flying in.Other commonly repeated words and phrases in the poem include "Lenore," "chamber door" and "nothing more. The imagery in just this stanza alone gives the reader a very good idea that the story about to unfold is not a happy one.

All he could think to say was, ‘I should have thought you had already made enough money out of slavery. He starts to focus his thoughts on the raven and what it could possibly mean by repeating the specific word “nevermore.This stanza is quite interesting as it explores the efforts of the character in trying to ignore the finality of this feeling of grief and loss.