One big idea I see in Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “Ulalume” is how people deal with grief. The speaker is mourning a loved one and thinking about their shared memories, which can bring both sadness and comfort. These memories feel haunting. Leaving the speaker feeling trapped in the past. This poem made me realize that everyone handles the loss of a loved one in their own way, and losing someone can really change how you see life. Many people don’t realize how deeply losing someone can affect your perspective on life.