Tennyson -aqa b literature!!!

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  1. zakkaz's Avatar
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    Tennyson -aqa b literature!!!
    Can anyboy help give me any interpretations to Tennyson's poem 'Tithounus'

    All I have is:
    • Morality Tale - Teaches us about human vanity
    • Exploration of death


    So can any awesome people help me!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Re: Tennyson -aqa b literature!!!
    One of the primary interpretation of Tithonus is the theme of 'decay', very much like Marianna and The Lady of Shallot; plus the contrast between past and present
  3. zakkaz's Avatar
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    Re: Tennyson -aqa b literature!!!
    I know this isn't twitter but I don't care

    @Morganb804 Can you please develop your point? Decay as in? Thank you very much! Very much appreciated.
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