How Does Tennyson Tell The Story In Godiva

What methods does Tennyson use to tell the story in Godiva?

Tennyson begins with a short prologue in first person narrative which separates itself from the rest of the poem. ‘I waited for a train at Coventry.’ It’s set to be in Tennyson’s own voice and is suggesting to the reader that he’s getting his inspiration there and then; it adds a personal touch to the poem. Tennyson’s set it to suggest and give a medieval feel to the story because it’s in the past. Tennyson’s represented himself to hang around with those of lower class ‘grooms and porters’ it allows us to link it to lady Godiva as she helps and is willing to be with others of lower class than her. The rest of the poem is then written in third person, and allows the reader to form