Question

Reference to context : “ And, as his strength Failed him at length, He met a pilgrim shadow – ‘ Shadow’, said he, Where can it be “.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The shadow represents the figure of Death, come to collect the soul of the knight. It's interesting that even at life's end, the knight is still trying to complete his quest and find the golden city. Maybe Poe felt the same way; maybe he was trying to complete his own quest as his life neared its end