Question

In “The Lady of Shalott” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, how does the poet suggest that the Lady of Shalott is an artist?

A.) She dies a tragic death.
B.) She is worthy of God’s grace.

C.) She weaves a magical, colorful tapestry.

D.) She is a mysterious, unknown figure.

Answer 1

The answer is indeed letter C) She weaves a magical, colorful tapestry.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Lady of Shalott is a lonely character living in a tower in the poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Since she has been cursed - the poem does not reveal by whom -, she can only see what is outside her window in the reflection in her mirror. She then artistically weaves what she sees, afraid of the curse:

No time hath she to sport and play:

A charmed web she weaves alway.

A curse is on her, if she stay

Her weaving, either night or day,

To look down to Camelot.

The character of the Lady of Shalott is a representation of an artist. Artists often lead solitary lives, unable to see the world as regular people see it, afraid that social interaction might deprive them of their singular perspective. The Lady of Shalott is forbidden to see things as others do. She has a beautiful talent for weaving, but it is only developed due to her inability to lead a normal life.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is : C.) She weaves a magical, colorful tapestry.

Explanation: The lady of Shalott is a weaver who can be seen as an artist, who spends her days weaving a magical web. The lady has been cursed and forbidden to look out. She sees everything that happens in a magic mirror, sees the shadows of the people passing by and weaves everything she sees in her network. The Dame De Shalott is a tragic but at the same time romantic poem, where the theme of love is dealt with since the lady needs a partner and the issue of isolation is also addressed, questioning if it will be necessary for the life of an artist .