one of the poem’s central themes is Prufrock’s damaged self-image, this love song carries a lugubrious, dreary tone. Prufrock shows his lack of confidence in his appearance and insecurity about his social skills through repetition, point of view, symbolism, and allusion.
The repitition in “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” intensifies the speaker’s insecurity. In lines 38 and 45, the speaker second-guesses himself by asking, “do I dare” before making any decisions. This constant questioning and…
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