irk the "question." "Surely the "overwhelming question" is there in the poem" (Dyson, 184) "In his absurd and pointless life the encounter with this question is likely to be the only significant thing to happen to Prufrock The point of the intersection between time and eternity So far his life has been far from remarkable and he knows that Prufrock needs something that is infinite." (Bagshee, 192) The fear of being accountable for a wasted, superficial life is the reason he has difficulty confronting the ultimate question. T.S. Eliot's poem, "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", has challenged me to explore the frontiers of my emotions. With delight I consumed each line in hope of a deeper discovery. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to study such a profound poet. This process will better equip me with essential tools for life. Can't find it here? Try Collegiate Care Analysis of "The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock." By: Anonymous J. Alfred Prufrock constantly lived in fear, in fear of life and death. T. S. Eliot divided his classic poem into three equally important sections. Each division provided the reader with insight into the mental structure of J. Alfred Prufrock. In actuality, Prufrock maintained a good heart and a worthy instinct, but he never seemed to truly exist. A false shadow hung over his existence. Prufrock never allowed himself to actually live. He had no ambitions that would drive him to succeed. The poem is a silent cry for help from Prufrock. In each section, T. S. Eliot provided his audience with vague attempts to understand J. Alfred Prufrock. Each individual reader can only interpret these attempts by Eliot, allowing numerous views of the life of Prufrock. The first section of the poem dealt with the ever-prevalent issue of dea...
