To Helen Brief Questions
PremiumWho is the speaker in the poem Answer The speaker is the poet Edgar Allan Poe Who is Helen in the poem Answer Helen is a symbolic figure inspired by Jane Stanard What does Helen s beauty remind the poet of Answer It reminds him of ancient Greek ships that guide travelers home What are Nic an barks Answer They are old Greek ships mentioned as a symbol of guidance and comfort What is the perfumed sea Answer A calm sweet-smelling sea that symbolizes peace and rest Who is the weary wanderer Answer The poet himself tired from life s struggles What does the wanderer long for Answer He longs for peace and a sense of home What does Helen s hyacinth hair suggest Answer It suggests her dark soft and natural beauty What does classic face mean Answer It means a face like Greek and Roman statues perfect and