In the poem 'The Lady of Shalott', what specific action causes the curse to come upon the Lady?
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Correct answer: She looks out the window directly at Camelot
The Lady is forbidden from looking toward Camelot directly; she must view the world through a mirror. When she sees Sir Lancelot and looks out the window, the mirror cracks and the curse takes effect.
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