April 5, 2024
"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T. S. Eliot (1)
In "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T. S. Eliot, the speaker, Prufrock, is a disconnected and indecisive middle-aged man who struggles with romantic frustration and social anxiety. He is weary of endless social rituals and societal expectations, claiming that he has known all "the eyes" that put him into stereotypes, as well as "the evenings, mornings, afternoons". He feels an urgent need to pose an "overwhelming question", yet he questions, "Would it have been worth it, after all?" He emphasizes that he has ample time for "decisions and revisions", yet he wonders, "Do I dare?" and "How should I presume?" The poem suggests that living a life dominated by routine and conformity is the norm in the modern world, but such a regimented existence can dampen one's desire or ability to pursue anything outside of routine and social conventions.
Prufrock invites the listener to accompany him through "half-deserted streets" filled with shabby restaurants and hotels. He describes these streets as a "tedious argument/Of insidious intent," possibly because he sees similarities between the streets and modern life. Like the streets, the modern world is also akin to a redundant and tiresome debate that drags on endlessly without clear direction, trapping people in its dead end. Perhaps to Prufrock, the modern world represents nothing but a malevolent intent to confine people to predetermined roles and fixed routines. It is subtly harmful because its predictable patterns gradually stifle individuality without even being noticed. Although Prufrock believes the streets will lead him and the listener to an "overwhelming question," he explicitly instructs the listener not to ask "what it is." He hopes to break free from the conventional confines imposed by his surrounding streets to find deeper meaning. However, when the opportunity arises, he is paralyzed by fear and unable to confront the question.
"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T. S. Eliot (1)
In "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T. S. Eliot, the speaker, Prufrock, is a disconnected and indecisive middle-aged man who struggles with romantic frustration and social anxiety.
He is weary of endless social rituals and social/societal expectations, claiming that he has known all "the eyes" that put/placed him into stereotypes, as well as "the evenings, mornings, afternoons"."
He feels an urgent need to pose an "overwhelming question", yet he questions, "Would it have been worth it, after all?"
He emphasizes that he has ample time for "decisions and revisions", yet he wonders, "Do I dare?"
and "How should I presume?"COMMENT: This sentence is incomplete. *What* he should dare to do needs to be states more clearly.
The poem suggests that living a life dominated by routines and conformity is the norm in the modern world, but such a regimented existence can dampen one's desire or ability to pursue anything outside of routine and social conventions.
Prufrock invites the listener to accompany him through "half-deserted streets" filled with shabby restaurants and hotels.
He describes these streets as a "tedious argument/Of insidious intent," possibly because he sees similarities between the streets and modern life.
Like the streets, the modern world is also akin to a redundant and tiresome debate that drags on endlessly without clear direction, trapping people in its dead end.
Perhaps to Prufrock, the modern world represents nothing but a malevolent intent to confine people to predetermined roles and fixed routines.
It is subtly harmful because its predictable patterns gradually stifle individuality without even being noticed.
Although Prufrock believes the streets will lead him and the listener to an "overwhelming question," he explicitly instructs the listener not to ask "what it is."
ALSO POSSIBLE: Prufrock believes the streets will lead him and the listener to an "overwhelming question," but he explicitly instructs the listener not to ask "what it is."
He hopes to break free from the conventional confines imposed by his surrounding streets to find deeper meaning.
MY GUESS: However, when the opportunity arises, he is paralyzed by fear and unable to confront the core questions.
My guess there are 2-3 core questions he must confront, so perhaps the plural is better.
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Interesting! Thanks for sharing this!
April 6, 2024
Thank you!
"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T. S. Eliot (1)
In "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T. S. Eliot, the speaker, Prufrock, is a disconnected and indecisive middle-aged man who struggles with romantic frustration and social anxiety.
He is weary of endless social rituals and societal expectations, claiming that he has known all "the eyes" that have put him into stereotypes, as well as "the evenings, mornings, and afternoons".
He feels an urgent need to pose an "overwhelming question", yet he questionwonders, "Would it have been worth it, after all?"
to avoid repeating "question"
He emphasizes that he has ample time for "decisions and revisions", yet he wonderhesitates, "Do I dare?"
and "How should I presume?"
The poem suggests that living a life dominated by routine and conformity is the norm in the modern world, but such a regimented existence can dampen one's desire or ability to pursue anything outside of routine and social conventions.
Prufrock invites the listener to accompany him through "half-deserted streets" filled with shabby restaurants and hotels.
He describes these streets as a "tedious argument/O of insidious intent," possibly because he sees similarities between the streets and modern life.
Like the streets, the modern world is also akin to a redundant and tiresome debate that drags on endlessly without clear direction, trapping people in its dead end.
Perhaps to Prufrock, the modern world represents nothing but a malevolent intent to confine people to predetermined roles and fixed routines.
It is subtly harmful because its predictable patterns gradually stifle individuality without even being noticed.
Although Prufrock believes the streets will lead him and the listener to an "overwhelming question," he explicitly instructs the listener not to ask "what it is."
He hopes to break free from the conventional confines imposed by his surrounding streets to find deeper meaning.
However, when the opportunity arises, he is paralyzed by fear and unable to confront the question.
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Well written.
April 6, 2024
Thank you!
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In "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T. S. Eliot, the speaker, Prufrock, is a disconnected and indecisive middle-aged man who struggles with romantic frustration and social anxiety. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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He is weary of endless social rituals and societal expectations, claiming that he has known all "the eyes" that put him into stereotypes, as well as "the evenings, mornings, afternoons". He is weary of endless social rituals and societal expectations, claiming that he has known all "the eyes" that have put him into stereotypes, as well as "the evenings, mornings He is weary of endless social rituals and social/societal expectations, claiming that he has known all "the eyes" that put/placed him into stereotypes, as well as "the evenings, mornings, afternoons |
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He feels an urgent need to pose an "overwhelming question", yet he questions, "Would it have been worth it, after all?" He feels an urgent need to pose an "overwhelming question", yet he to avoid repeating "question" This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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He emphasizes that he has ample time for "decisions and revisions", yet he wonders, "Do I dare?" He emphasizes that he has ample time for "decisions and revisions", yet he This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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The poem suggests that living a life dominated by routine and conformity is the norm in the modern world, but such a regimented existence can dampen one's desire or ability to pursue anything outside of routine and social conventions. This sentence has been marked as perfect! The poem suggests that living a life dominated by routines and conformity is the norm in the modern world, but such a regimented existence can dampen one's desire or ability to pursue anything outside of routine and social conventions. |
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Prufrock invites the listener to accompany him through "half-deserted streets" filled with shabby restaurants and hotels. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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He describes these streets as a "tedious argument/Of insidious intent," possibly because he sees similarities between the streets and modern life. He describes these streets as a "tedious argument This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Like the streets, the modern world is also akin to a redundant and tiresome debate that drags on endlessly without clear direction, trapping people in its dead end. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Perhaps to Prufrock, the modern world represents nothing but a malevolent intent to confine people to predetermined roles and fixed routines. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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It is subtly harmful because its predictable patterns gradually stifle individuality without even being noticed. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Although Prufrock believes the streets will lead him and the listener to an "overwhelming question," he explicitly instructs the listener not to ask "what it is." This sentence has been marked as perfect! Although Prufrock believes the streets will lead him and the listener to an "overwhelming question," he explicitly instructs the listener not to ask "what it is." ALSO POSSIBLE: Prufrock believes the streets will lead him and the listener to an "overwhelming question," but he explicitly instructs the listener not to ask "what it is." |
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He hopes to break free from the conventional confines imposed by his surrounding streets to find deeper meaning. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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However, when the opportunity arises, he is paralyzed by fear and unable to confront the question. This sentence has been marked as perfect! MY GUESS: However, when the opportunity arises, he is paralyzed by fear and unable to confront the core questions. My guess there are 2-3 core questions he must confront, so perhaps the plural is better. |
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