The lady spends most of her time weaving. Stanzas four through eight lays emphasis on the general life of the Lady. It is mentioned that the Farmers were oblivious of her existence, but in the morning, reapers could hear her sing a happy song they nicknamed her ‘the fairy Lady of Shalott. She is said to live in an island castle in a river that flows to Camelot. It described the natural and rustic environment of which Lady Elaine lived in. In this Part, stanza one through four is more descriptive in nature. The plot is the story of a lonely woman who had a curse on her and died for one-sided love. The poem is written in four parts and each part contributes to the plot. Its recounted version was in the 13th-century Italian book Donna di Scalotta but the poem is an 18th Century work. Lord Alfred Tennyson’s four-part poem is based on the Arthurian Legend of Elaine of Astolat, who died for that love that surpassed all human understanding.
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For me it’s a sure sign that a lot of passion went into the project. I enjoy books and movies that you can read or watch multiple times, and you always seem to discover something new and walk away with a little more meaning. I really enjoy art that lends itself to multiple viewings. That’s why I’m such a big fan of sharing beautiful art - like picture books - with our kids. And, second of all, it’s our job to stoke the fires of our kids’ imaginations and to inspire them to endlessly seek out the beauty in life. First of all, I think it’s immensely important that we as parents pass on a set of priorities and give our children the tools to basically be good people. But there are two other responsibilities I’ve often stated that I think sum up my role. What’s the meaning of my role as a dad? Of course parents need to show their kids love and keep them safe. Even so, I had to force myself through because there was never anyone I felt like cheering on within any of the pages. 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