Poe probably saw Bronson's request as a personal challenge as well as an opportunity to enhance his renown, especially after his previous poem "The Raven" had also been demonstrated for its elocution style.
ربما رأى بو طلب برونسون كنوع من التحدي وفرصة لتعزيز شهرته، خاصة بعد أن اشتهرت قصيدته السابقة "الغراب" لأسلوبها الفصيح.