Question

Christabel, the poem tells the tale of how the enchantress -------- deceives all but the virtuous christabel.

Answer 1

it is important to note that christabel is not wholly innocent. she IS betrothed to a knight. (line 28) the poem is clearly a commentary on sexuality both of homosexuality and the sexuality of women. possible meaning for x overpowered Christabel like wordsworth outshined Coleridge poeticly. Coleridge was both sent into depression after being rejected once by a woman and then had a very unhappy marriage. also didnt like his mother. and was sent of by her to school..christabel is cast off by her father in favor of the woman...just a couple thoughts :)