The Lady of Shalott by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Lady of Shalott: A Tale of Love and Fate
Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem "The Lady of Shalott" tells the story of a mysterious woman who is cursed to live in a tower and weave beautiful tapestries. She is forbidden from looking directly out towards Camelot, the bustling city beyond her view. The Lady must rely on a mirror to see the world outside without facing the curse that haunts her.
The Lady of Shalott believes that a curse will befall her if she looks out towards Camelot directly. This fear is deeply ingrained in her, leading her to weave her tapestries and view the world only through the reflection in the mirror. The Lady's isolation and longing for freedom are central themes in Tennyson's poem, highlighting the tragic consequences of breaking the curse.
Question: The Lady of Shalott believes a curse will fall upon her if she —
a. spends too much time weaving
b. looks out toward Camelot
c. falls in love
d. leaves Shalott
What action does The Lady of Shalott believe will bring a curse upon her? Definitely if she looks out towards Camelot directly. That's why she has the mirror so she can look out to it without being cursed.