The Lady Of Shallot: One Boat Trip Away To Fulfillment

nameteacherclassdateOne Boat Trip Away to FulfillmentUnlike today’s traditions and social normalities, women in the Victorian era had a very limited amount of rights. They were not allowed to vote, sue, or own property. Instead of being a member of the working society, their primary duties were to keep their husbands happy and raise children. However, there is an exception to the lower class because it was hard to make a living. Some women were required to work to bring food to the table. No matter the social class, women were also expected to give off a reserved impression and were not allowed to show any expression of sexuality. To illustrate the strict social normalities of women in The Lady of Shallot, Alfred Tennyson uses setting, symbolism, and poetic meaning.In The Lady of Shallot, the Lady is locked in a tower on a subtle island, located in the middle of a river that leads to Camelot. Camelot has always been depicted as a positive and fairy-like place. The island on the other hand, even though it does not give off a dark aura, is isolated. The Lady only has a minimal amount of freedom when looking