in the first line of every stanza, Poe uses a different type of metal for the bells. The first is Silver. "Silver often represents the moon, virginity, and purity..." (Symbolism Dictionary). This makes sense, because the man in this poem hasn't been married yet, and the use of the silver bells represents that he is pure and that he is a virgin. Also in the first stanza, the bells are said to foretell a world of merriment and melody. "What a world of merriment their melody foretells!" (Poe871). This lets the reader know that this man is in good mental health and has a positive outlook on life.
             In the second stanza, the bells are golden. "Gold often represents the highest stage of spiritual level reachable..." (Symbolism Dictionary). So, the bells have changed from silver to golden. The man is at the highest spiritual level. The man is also married now. "Hear the mellow wedding bells-..."(poe871). He is very happy and he has a prosperous outlook on the future. "Hear the mellow wedding bells-Golden
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