The Lady of Shallott

In the poem the lady of Shallott, Tennyson uses themes, characterization, imagery, repetition and background information to illustrate the lady of Shallott's feelings throughout the poem.
Tennyson uses the legend of king Arthur and his bold and daring knights as his source to show the lady of Shallott's feelings. Tennyson has highlighted the character of Sir Lancelot in his poem; Sir Lancelot is strongly linked with the legend of king Arthur, not only was he the head knight of the round table- which consisted of twelve brave and devoted knights, but he also had an affair with the king's wife; Queen Guinevere.
In the poem Sir Lancelot is described as a brave and courageous knight.
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