T.S. Eliot was a creative modernist poet in the early 1900s. One of his most popular writings, “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”, tells a story with deep imagery, symbolism, and personification. His style of writing lends the reader to reflect a sometimes obscure mental image. Upon analyzation, “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” explores the world of a seemingly lost and confused well educated man. Looking to build the courage of talking to a woman, Prufrock skulks away from such conversation. This beautiful story takes many abrupt and unexpected turns, which could possibly lead to the conclusion of Prufrock’s mental stability. T.S. Eliot portrays Prufrock as an alienated, self conscious and narcissistic character who is desperate for
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Alfred Prufrock secludes himself from his surroundings by doubting his ability to socialize. Prufrock mentions twice “In the room the women come and go Talking of Michelangelo.” (Eliot 1110). This room is given without any context to the conversation or environment. It could be identified as the room that beholds a women he perhaps lusts after. It seems these women are sophisticated enough to enjoy the fine Renaissance paintings of Michelangelo, which would serve Prufrock well. Building the courage and confidence to talk to such women is no such easy task for Prufrock. Lines 23-34 go into detail about how there is time. Time to prolong in asking the important questions that Prufrock previously suggests. Prufrock indicates he is not ready to endeavour such tasks. He needs time to “To prepare a face to meet the faces that you meet” (Eliot 1110). With all this time passing, it becomes more and more difficult for Prufrock to build the courage. Asking himself “‘Do I dare? And ‘do I dare’ Time to turn back and descend the stair” (Eliot 1111). “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” displays an internal conflict of a man seeking attention and blissful love. Prufrock is alienating himself from society and detering any chance of a relationship or normal social …show more content…
Alfred Prufrock” has behavioral problems that affect his ability to maintain a level of satisfaction and happiness. This is a theme that can easily relate to modern society. Prufrock is a character that battles self confidence issues, narcissism, and alienation. These “fatal flaws” prevent him from enjoying his life and being happy. It is very common that people in today’s society suffer from the same condition. All of the issues lend themselves to each other. It seems with Prufrock, as one of issues occur, they all seem to follow and progressively get worse. There isn’t a happy ending or any poetic justice for Prufrock. It seems he has reached his final place as a sole character. He could not break through the walls his self
Alfred Prufrock secludes himself from his surroundings by doubting his ability to socialize. Prufrock mentions twice “In the room the women come and go Talking of Michelangelo.” (Eliot 1110). This room is given without any context to the conversation or environment. It could be identified as the room that beholds a women he perhaps lusts after. It seems these women are sophisticated enough to enjoy the fine Renaissance paintings of Michelangelo, which would serve Prufrock well. Building the courage and confidence to talk to such women is no such easy task for Prufrock. Lines 23-34 go into detail about how there is time. Time to prolong in asking the important questions that Prufrock previously suggests. Prufrock indicates he is not ready to endeavour such tasks. He needs time to “To prepare a face to meet the faces that you meet” (Eliot 1110). With all this time passing, it becomes more and more difficult for Prufrock to build the courage. Asking himself “‘Do I dare? And ‘do I dare’ Time to turn back and descend the stair” (Eliot 1111). “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” displays an internal conflict of a man seeking attention and blissful love. Prufrock is alienating himself from society and detering any chance of a relationship or normal social …show more content…
Alfred Prufrock” has behavioral problems that affect his ability to maintain a level of satisfaction and happiness. This is a theme that can easily relate to modern society. Prufrock is a character that battles self confidence issues, narcissism, and alienation. These “fatal flaws” prevent him from enjoying his life and being happy. It is very common that people in today’s society suffer from the same condition. All of the issues lend themselves to each other. It seems with Prufrock, as one of issues occur, they all seem to follow and progressively get worse. There isn’t a happy ending or any poetic justice for Prufrock. It seems he has reached his final place as a sole character. He could not break through the walls his self