Bird Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
“Some full-breasted swan That, fluting a wild carol ere her death, Ruffles her pure cold plume, and takes the flood With swarthy webs.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Lady of Shalott", Alfred Lord Tennyson, 1832
A vivid image of a swan, once pure, now stained by death and darkness, symbolizing loss of innocence and inevitable decay.
In simple terms: A pure swan becomes stained by death.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and accept change.
Themes
loss
death
innocence
decay
nature
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- grief
- environmental change
- artistic inspiration
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
symbolism
contrast
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront loss?
- What does the swan represent for you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize death, overlooking its harsh reality.
