... , heavy and slow, make a sound that is gloomy and is connected with the sound of a funeral. (Napierkowski 50) These bells, the poet explains, are being rung by the ghosts, and the king of ghouls who are happy about the deceased that they will be taking charge of: 88 They are ghouls-- 89 And their king it is who tolls:-- 90 And he rolls, rolls, rolls, 91 Rolls ... beauty seemed to guarantee." (Kennedy 100) In "Annabel Lee" the speaker blames the jealousy of the angels for the death of his beloved Annabel Lee. 21 The angels, not half so happy in heaven, 22 Went envying her and me:-- 23 Yes...

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