The Lady of Shallot (Ballad)

The Lady of Shallot (Ballad)

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English

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Lady of Shalott'?

Back

The main theme is the conflict between the ideal and the real, as well as the consequences of isolation and the desire for freedom.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is the Lady of Shalott?

Back

The Lady of Shalott is a character in Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem, who is cursed to weave a tapestry and cannot look directly at the outside world.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the mirror symbolize in 'The Lady of Shalott'?

Back

The mirror symbolizes the distorted view of reality that the Lady experiences, reflecting the world without allowing her to engage with it.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the curse on the Lady of Shalott?

Back

The curse represents the limitations placed on the Lady, preventing her from experiencing life fully and leading to her tragic fate.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the act of weaving represent in the poem?

Back

Weaving represents the Lady's creative expression and her attempt to make sense of the world, but it also signifies her confinement.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the Lady of Shalott's view of the outside world change throughout the poem?

Back

Initially, she observes the world through the mirror, but upon seeing Sir Lancelot, she chooses to look out the window, leading to her downfall.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does Sir Lancelot play in the Lady's story?

Back

Sir Lancelot represents the ideal of love and adventure, but his presence also triggers the Lady's desire to break free from her constraints.

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