<Tab/>The poem "The Lady of Shalott" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson takes it's inspiration from the popular legends of King Arthur. It tells the story of a beautiful woman forced to live in a tower room and weave. The poem poses a hidden question--can the belief in a curse bring about suffering simply because that is the "expected" result?
At first, the Lady finds solace in her weaving. A mirror placed on the far side of her loom allows her to see the front side of her tapestries; it also reflects images from the window behind her. Because she has heard that she will be cursed…
