Question

the lady of shalott part ii no time hath she to sport and play: a charmed web she weaves alway. a curse is on her, if she stay her weaving, either night or day, to look down to camelot. she knows not what the curse may be; therefore she weaveth steadily, therefore no other care hath she. 3. part a: what does the word \stay\ most closely mean as it is used in line 39? a. to remain in one place b. to steady or keep constant c. to wait for d. to pause or stop

Explanation:

In the context of the poem "The Lady of Shalott", the word "stay" in line 39 is used to mean remaining in one place. The Lady of Shalott is bound by a curse and cannot leave her location to look directly at Camelot.

Answer:

A. To remain in one place