1. The Lady of Shalott and Mariana
A woman, deemed as a fallen one, showed signs of disregard of the set norms, expressed sexual aggressiveness, and ignored the need to be submissive to the men in her life (Gilmour 18).The theme of a fallen woman became a popular topic in literary circles during this age. ... Although Tennyson places the setting of the poem in a feudal system, it still possesses the values, norms, and the principle of the Victorian age. ...
- Word Count: 3387
- Approx Pages: 14
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate