Question

A journey is often used as an extended metaphor of the passage of life itself, of our passing through time. Recognizing that possibility, how would you interpret the deeper or figurative meaning of the poem?

excerpt from Tennyson's "The Lady of Shalott"

Answer 1

@Shadow

Answer 2

Where is the excerpt?

Answer 3

Willows whiten, aspens shiver,
The sunbeam-showers break and quiver
In the stream that runneth ever
By the island in the river,
Flowing down to Camelot.
Four gray walls and four gray towers
Overlook a space of flowers,
And the silent isle imbowers
The Lady of Shalott.

Answer 4

OOOOO I may not be too much of a help

Answer 5

@Bearclaws72 @Shadow

Answer 6

@mplatt

Answer 7

It's about losing the essence, or your heart, that you had as a child. In my choice.

Answer 8

Hope that helps:)

Answer 9

Thank you!