In Tennyson's poem, "The Lady of Shalott", the poet depicts what happens to a young woman who dies when she turns away from the "shadows" she has viewed all her life and faces the reality of the society outside her secluded tower. The poem seems to suggest some sharp points about the fantasy of life versus its actual facts. What is a possible message Tennyson attempts to convey through the poem? Use specific references to tone, style, sound devices, imagery, setting, and content to support your speculations. Post your response here