The Lady of Shalott

These previously introduced lines are all incorporated into Pyle's work of art. In the Mirror Breaking, the Lady's intensely detailed tapestry is presented depicting pictures of the people and things of the world she sees through the mirror. This tapestry may seem magical because despite the actual direct contact she has with the world outside her tower, the blanket is incredibly realistic and vibrant. The Lady, will being trapped in her fort, there are only so many things that can be assumed to keep her occupied without looking out upon or going into the town right outside her window. This being said, the fact that the lady puts her skill into weaving the great detail of the images she observes through the looking glass, an obvious attraction to the outward world is evident of the Lady. Furthermore, with the dedication the Lady has to creating her handwoven masterpiece solely around the mirrors reflection of Camelot, the tapestry displays her fascination and longing to be a part of the outside world.
             A few images presented in Pyle's piece, not discussed in the actual poem, imply greater detail to the audience about the Lady of Shalott and her personal characteristics that can emphasize the great amount of time the Lady has been up in her tower. First off, in Pyle's art piece, the Lady of Shalott has extremely long hair, possibly emphasizing how long the Lady of Shalott has been personally captivated in her room, with the negligence of hair up-keep. Also shown in the picture is the actual variation in types of thread by which the lady creates the beautifully woven picture of the outside world, furthermore if you look further into the detail of the picture it is seen that the curtains in the room are also the same colors that the Lady uses for her tapestry. This presents another possible emphasis of how long the Lady has been trapped in her tower, long enough to weave even the drapes along her window.