Question

Read The Lady of Shalott
by Alfred Lord Tennyson parts 1-5


In 4 sentences in a 5th graders response, analyze how the poem and the painting each contribute to your understanding of the story. Explain. at least one detail the poem contains that the painting does not and tell how it contributes to your understanding. Then, explain at least one detail the painting contains that the poem does not and tell how it contributes to your understanding

Answer 1

In "The Lady of Shalott," the poem gives us a clear picture of the lady's feelings of isolation and longing as she watches life from her tower without being able to participate. One detail in the poem is how her curse forces her to weave a tapestry, which shows her creativity but also her imprisonment. In contrast, the painting shows a beautiful, colorful image of the lady with her flowing hair and the river, which helps me visualize her beauty and sadness. This visual detail adds depth to her loneliness, as I can see how stunning she is while being trapped away from the world.