Figurative Language in Annabel Lee

Our love was stronger by far

Of those who were older than we / Of many far wiser

neither the angels in Heaven above / Nor the demons down under the sea

dissever my soul from the soul / Of the beautiful Annabel Lee

It suggests that death is confusing and upsetting, because both good and evil biblical creatures are against Annabel Lee and the speaker in the poem.

It supports the central idea that the forces of good will always support true love, because the angels helped Annabel Lee and the narrator in the poem.

It builds a suspenseful tone by implying a fight between good and evil.

It makes the sound of the poem mirror the dying heartbeat of Annabel Lee.