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What does the knight-at-arms see on the lady's brow?
What does the knight-at-arms see on the lady's brow?
What has withered from the lake, according to the poem?
What has withered from the lake, according to the poem?
What was the lady in the meads compared to?
What was the lady in the meads compared to?
What do the knight's observations about the lake and the birds suggest?
What do the knight's observations about the lake and the birds suggest?
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What do the squirrels and the harvest signify in the poem?
What do the squirrels and the harvest signify in the poem?
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What is the significance of the lady's characteristics described in the poem?
What is the significance of the lady's characteristics described in the poem?
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Study Notes
The Lady of Shalott
- On the lady's brow, the knight-at-arms sees a look of sorrow and sadness.
The Withered Landscape
- The lake has withered, implying a sense of decay and depletion.
The Lady's Comparison
- The lady in the meads is compared to a fairy, suggesting a magical and otherworldly quality.
The Knight's Observations
- The knight's observations about the lake and the birds suggest a lack of vitality and life, creating a sense of desolation.
Symbolism
- Squirrels and the harvest signify abundance and fertility, contrasting with the withered landscape.
- The lady's characteristics, such as her sorrow and magical quality, suggest a sense of isolation and longing.
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Test your knowledge of the poem 'La Belle Dame Sans Merci' by John Keats with this quiz. See how well you remember the details and themes of this classic romantic poem.
