The Raven: Confounded 2.0

“The Raven,” by Edgar Allan Poe, Confounded

Confounded presents a unique interactive experience that challenges users to engage with the text of this classic poem in a novel way. The application presents the words in a specific order, requiring users to recall and select them sequentially—a task that often proves more difficult than one might expect.

For those seeking a greater challenge, the app offers an option to display all the words simultaneously, leaving it up to the user to determine their proper order. This feature encourages a deeper engagement with the text, inviting users to think critically about Poe's structure and style—or potentially rely on prior knowledge of the poem itself. Alternatively, users may choose to read along with a physical copy, although this might simplify the process considerably.

Additionally, Confounded includes several customization options: users can adjust the display speed, opt for a beat-by-beat word reveal instead of displaying entire words at once, or even choose not to shuffle the words altogether. For those who prefer a more passive experience, the application also allows users to simply watch the words progress at their own pace.