Tennyson's Poems

What is the role of the mirror in the poem? (The Lady of Shalott)

A. The mirror is a symbol of vainty that helps characterize the lady of shalott

B. The mirror is part of the magical fantasy world and primarily serves to represent the Lady's wealth

C. The magical window to the outside world shows only things of "shadows", while the lady longs for things of substanace

D. The magic mirror serves as an ironic device becase it appers to be helpful to the lady, but it is actually the source of her terrible cause

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C. The magical window to the outside world shows only things of "shadows", while the lady longs for things of substance

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