Bulfinch and Tennyson
In Bulfinch's Mythology, Thomas Bulfinch, writes in a repetitive way using mostly facts and summaries of important and dramatic events. Thomas Bulfinch wrote so that he wouldn't disturb England and the English culture, history, and traditions. He writes of romances with sudden tragic endings and battles with interesting adventures. In his version of The Lady of Shalott, Bulfinch sticks with his dull explanations and descriptions of important characters. "The lord of this castle had a daughter of exquisite beauty" (323). Even though Bulfinch tells a little about the daughter, Elaine, he describes her rather flatly, generalizing but not detailing her beauty. During this story, a love affair occurs between Sir Lancelot and Queen Guenever, who is married to King Arthur. The story continues with the Arthur hos
Lord Alfred Tennyson is exactly opposite to Thomas Bulfinch in his approach to the same legend. He offers meets detail on characters and events, talking more about Elaine, the Lady of Shalott, and her fantasy of Sir Lancelot. "Elaine the fair, Elaine the loveable, Elaine, the lily maid of Astolat" (171). Tennyson gives important details about Elaine and her family, which play an important part later on during the story. When the king is ready to leave for the tournaments, Queen Guenever tells her husband that she will be unable to attend due to sickness. Lancelot, thinking that this was a sign to him to stay at Camelot with her, tells the king a lie. "Sir King, mine ancient wound is hardly whole, and lets me from the saddle" (172). After the king hears this he departs and Lancelot is left with Guenever.
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Approximate Word count = 544
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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