Descriptive writing using Lord Tennyson's 'The Lady of Shalott' as stimulus

Symbolism is when writers use something tangible to represent an intangible idea. Tennyson’s use of symbols is one way he creates a sombre atmosphere, particularly in Part 4 of ‘The Lady of Shalott’. Key symbols in ‘The Lady of Shalott’ include a willow tree to symbolise grief, and a pearl to symbolise perfection. Tennyson also relies on pathetic fallacy to create a sombre and dramatic atmosphere in Part 4 of the poem. You can employ pathetic fallacy and symbolism in your own writing to create a distinctive atmosphere.