Symbolism in Alfred, Lord Tennyson's ‘The Lady of Shalott’
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I can explore Tennyson's use of symbolism in 'The Lady of Shallot'.
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Symbolism is when writers use something tangible to represent an intangible idea.
The Lady of Shalott symbolises the isolated artist and the sacrifices some make to create great art.
Throughout the poem, Tennyson emphasises that the Lady of Shalott is a great artist.
However, Tennyson also emphasises how much the Lady of Shalott sacrifices to create her beautiful art.
It is up to the reader to decide whether the Lady of Shalott made the right decision to leave her isolated tower.
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