Alfred Prufrock," is the interior monlogue of a truly tragic character. It is interesting that Eliot presents the downfall of a man in such a light and humerous manner. The beginning of the poem is very light-hearted as we see an old man trying desperately to escape the effects of aging. This playful tone is evident through Eliot's use of lyrical rhyme and comic imagery. As the poem progresses there is a shift in tone that reveals a much darker nature. The lyrical rhyme is interrupted and the sorrowful imagery creates a somber tone. It is the contrast of these two natures that reveal the tragedy of Prufrock.
Prufrock is not confident with himself mentally or his appearance. He is terrified of what will occur when people see his balding head or his slim and aging body. He believes everyone will think he is old and useless. They will talk about him behind his back. .
[They will say: "How is hair is growing thin!"].
My morning coat, my collar mounting firmly to the chin,.
My necktie rich and modest, but asserted by a simple pin-- .
[They will say: "But how his arms and legs are thin!"] .
This insecurity is definitely a hindrance for him. It holds him back from doing the things he wishes to do. This is the sort of characteristic that makes Alfred into a tragic, doomed character. However, the imagery here is presented in such a way that the reader cannot help but laugh at Prufrock's preoccupation with his appearrance. It is almost inevitable that the reader will picture an old man that is desperately trying to comb over his bald spot and dress the part of a dashing young man. The rhyme scheme creates a lyrical song reminiscent of childhood that allows the reader to find humor in Prufrock's predicament.
While lightening the perspective of the reader, the rhyme scheme Eliot uses in this poem also depicts the disenchanted and confused mind of the narrator. The poem is written using a non-uniform meter and rhyme.
Alfred Prufrock" by T. ... Prufrock asks you to walk with him through the streets of the city. ... Prufrock mourns the gauntness of his arms and legs. ... Prufrock's asks himself should "I dare eat a peach?". ... (126-128) Prufrock ponders "Shall I part my hair behind?" ...
Alfred Prufrock, written by T.S. ... The poem shows constant struggles of Prufrock's uselessness. ... Beauty plays a crucial role in Prufrock's paralysis. ... The readers get a clear image of what Prufrock looks like. ... Similar Prufrock no one is perfect. ...
Alfred Prufrock." ... Alfred Prufrock" has a very unusual poetic structure. ... Alfred Prufrock" can be recognized as a dramatic monologue from Prufrock's changing views on the life he has lived. ... In some cases though, Prufrock does change. ... As an example of dramatic monologues, "Prufrock" is perfect. ...
Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. ... Prufrock misses his mark by having paralyzing awareness with no action. ... The person whom these confessional thoughts are directed appears to exist in a realm imperforable to Prufrock. ... Prufrock becomes repetitive in assuring himself "there will be time" (26). ... But since Prufrock has remained entrapped by his sickened mind and twisted illusions. ...
Alfred Prufrock- represents J. Prufrock, a loser who has absolutely no confidence in his self. ... Eliot insinuates that Prufrock wants to, and pretends to have money. ... Prufrock obviously has absolutely zero confidence in himself. ... This shows the lack of confidence that Prufrock has in his self. ...
Alfred Prufrock" is an examination of the tortured psyche of a man who is looking for love, indecisive, educated, neurotic, and emotionally stilted. ... Prufrock knows too much of life to "dare" an approach to the woman. ... Prufrock is powerful for its range of intellectual reference and also for the vividness of character achieved. Prufrock" is a variation on the dramatic monologue. ... Prufrock's obsessiveness is aesthetic, but it is also a sign of compulsiveness and isolation. ...
This treatment will be Prufrock's examination of his life. ... These lines suggest that Prufrock has seen these women "come and go,"" suggesting that Prufrock has been around for some time (13). The line also implies that while others have come and gone from the social circles that Prufrock is apart of, Prufrock has stayed clear. ... This shows Prufrock's inability to seize the day. ... This shows how Prufrock is feared of being laughed at. ...
