Question

Why does the lady of shallot leave her tower

Answer 1

The lady leaves her room in the castle and invokes the curse upon her because of the appearance of Sir Lancelot. The sound of his voice and the colors on his armor excited the senses of the lady, and ''down she came and found a boat.'' This was the lady's opportunity to live and see the world as it always was, rather than the shadows that crossed her mirror. The appearance of Sir Lancelot created enough courage for the lady to disregard the curse, look upon Camelot, and leave the castle.