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Poetry: Alfred Lord Tennyson

Poetry: Alfred Lord Tennyson. Caleb Crittendon. Essential Question. How is the figurative language of “The Lady of Shalott” by Alfred Lord Tennyson used to express the theme of the poem?. Literary Devices. Rhyme- Corresponding sounds between word endings at the end of lines of poetry.

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Poetry: Alfred Lord Tennyson

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  1. Poetry: Alfred Lord Tennyson Caleb Crittendon

  2. Essential Question • How is the figurative language of “The Lady of Shalott” by Alfred Lord Tennyson used to express the theme of the poem?

  3. Literary Devices • Rhyme- Corresponding sounds between word endings at the end of lines of poetry. Example: “It was purchased just for you, when you're happy or you're blue, you can wear it on your head, 'round the house or in your bed,” (Excerpt from: “To My Little Sister with Throat Cancer, Happy Trails to Cancer Shirt” by Sam French)

  4. Literary Devices (cont.) • Alliteration- Same letter or sound at the beginning of words that are adjacent or closely connected. Example: Angels of April always ask for apples. • Metaphor- A word or phrase for one thing that is used to describe something else to show that they are similar. Example: I’m swamped with homework this week!

  5. Literary Devices (cont.) • Symbol- An object or concept that is representative of something else. Example: “Ah Sunflower, weary of time, Who countest the steps of the sun; Seeking after that sweet golden clime Where the traveler’s journey is done;” (Excerpt from: “Ah, Sunflower” by William Blake)

  6. “The Lady of Shalott”Alfred Lord Tennyson • Whatis happening? • Who are the characters? • Do you see the main theme of the poem yet? • What is the significance of the mirror?

  7. “The Lady of Shalott”Alfred Lord Tennyson • What literary devices do we see in this poem? • Can you give me examples of each one? • Why do you think the poet chose to use these devices? • How does each device enhance the poem?

  8. Sound Devices in “The Lady of Shalott” • Reading of “The Lady of Shalott”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9stw4vARvlw • Rhyme scheme: AAAABCCCB • Alliteration: (Lines 84-85) “Hung in the golden Galaxy. The bridle bells rang merrily”

  9. Symbolism in “The Lady of Shalott” • Symbolism of the river: • Line 1: “On either side the river lie” • From start to finish the river is a reference point for transitions in the poem. • It symbolizes the backbone of the poem. • Just as the water in a river flows, the movement or progression of the poem flows in reference to the river.

  10. The Metaphor of the Mirror • Lines 46-48: “And moving thro’ a mirror clear / That hangs before her all the year, / Shadows of the world appear.” • The mirror is clear, but it is full of shadows? What do you think this means? • If the mirror is the Lady of Shalott’s only view of the outside world and it shows her shadows, what does that say about her view of life?

  11. The Main Theme • The main theme is the isolation of the artist. • The Lady of Shalott spends her whole life weaving her beautiful art but no one can see it. • Her only view of the outside world is a skewed one. • As soon as she tries to leave her solitude she is cursed and dies. • Tennyson argues that the modern artist is faced with the dilemma of social involvement or personal exploration. • According to this poem, one cannot do both without poisoning the originality of personal expression of art.

  12. Core Standards • 9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. • 9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.

  13. References • SC Common Core Standards: http://ed.sc.gov/agency/programs-services/190/documents/CCSSI_ELAStandards.pdf • Image in Slide 1: http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/houghtonmodern/2009/06/25/this-great-voice-that-shakes-the-world-tennysons-idylls-of-the-king/ • Image in Slide 6: http://www.redbubble.com/people/ericayanina/works/6973186-the-lady-of-shalott • Image in Slide 7: http://www.jackygallery.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=893 • Image in Slide 9: http://rachelchitra.wordpress.com/2008/07/01/the-lady-of-shalott/

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