Perfecting Poetry: T.S. Eliot - The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock - Lines 37-54

This video is part of the Perfecting Poetry Series, focusing on T.S. Eliot's 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.' It analyzes lines 37 to 54, highlighting Prufrock's indecision, social anxiety, and world-weariness. The lesson explores his imagined criticisms, paranoia, and reflections on life, drawing literary allusions to Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night.' The video aims to deepen understanding of Prufrock's character and the poem's themes.

What role does the concept of time play in Prufrock's indecision?

How does Prufrock's anxiety around women manifest in the poem?

Discuss the significance of Prufrock's self-consciousness in the context of societal expectations.