The Curse of the Lady of Shalott

The Curse of the Lady of Shalott

A woman cursed to live in isolation weaves a magical tapestry, seeing the world only through reflections. When she glimpses Sir Lancelot, she leaves her tower, bringing about her doom.

Archetype: The Sacrifice of the Seer * Explores the tension between isolation and human connection, as well as the cost of pursuing beauty and love.

Symbolism: * The Mirror: The limited, mediated way we perceive reality. * Her Death: The cost of defying fate.