Mists of Avalon/Lady of Shalott

ENG II
Mists of Avalon/Lady of Shalott
Answer the following questions in complete sentence:
Mists of Avalon
1.
Which character do you find most sympathetic? Give reasons for your choice.
2.
How is Morgraine related to Uther and Arthur?
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3.
What changes occur in Morgraine’s life after Arthur is born?
4.
What does Morgraine feel she has in common with Arthur?
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5.
Do you consider Morgraine a static or dynamic character? Explain your answer.
1. Think about:
1. Her behavior toward Arthur
2. Her Thoughts about herself
3. Her relationship with her mother
6.
Why do you think that Igraine begins to pull away whenever Morgraine approaches her?
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7.
What do you think of the way Igraine and Uther treat their Children? Explain your answer.
8.
This selection describes many of the events recounted in The Crowning of Arthur. “What
differences do you see between the two selections?
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9.
Critic Charlotte Spivack maintains the The Mists of Avalon is “ probably the most
ambitious retelling of the Arthurian legend in the 20th Century.” Why do you think so many
modern writers return to Arthurian legend for their stories?
10. Based on your reading of this selection, what modern concerns/issues do you think Bradley
had in mind in her retelling of the Arthurian legend?
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Lady of Shalott
11. List three examples of Imagery or sensory details from this poem.
12. List three examples of Symbolism used in this poem.
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13. List three examples of other poetic devices, (alliteration, rhythm, rhyme scheme, and so on.)
14.What is the theme of this poem? How did you arrive at this conclusion? (Give me specifics
from the text to back up your answer.)
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