In Edgar Allan Poe's perspective, individuals who prevent themselves from awakening are keenly aware of numerous aspects of existence. They possess an understanding of the complexities surrounding them which usually goes unnoticed by those who merely return to life without introspection.
This highlights a contrast between the two groups; the self-aware individuals are engaged in a deeper interpretation of life, while those who simply endeavor to go through the motions miss out on this profound awareness and understanding of their existence.