A) path, paving would be the not acceptable answer.
<span>The overall tone of the poem is melancholy. Tennyson
conveyed this tone by using descriptive words which depict the downcast background
and lonely situation of the characters. He
was able to dramatize every aspect of the poem by using symbols to express its mood. Despite the Lady of Shalott's acceptance of being a prisoner in her own kingdom, she managed to be patient because of her desire to finish her woven piece to show her devotion to her loved one.</span>
I think it is D, she likely has been in a similar position coz when she talks with Roger she says something like “I’ve been just like you” or something like that.