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The Love Song of J.A. Prufrock by T.S. Eliot

Why is his poem considered Religous?

Study Questions “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid

1) Who is the speaker in the story?

2) Do you think this story has political or social implications? Explain?

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The Love Song of J.A. Prufrock by T.S. Elliot

Elliot’s poem, “The Love Song of J.A Prufrock,” surrounds the character Prufrock who is a man approaching old age. Prufrock exhibits a lack of confidence despite his intelligence. The poem contains several instances or religious references. The verse explains Prufrock’s fear in the metaphor of his head on a platter. The speaker foreshadows a time when his greatness would flutter and eventually wither. Prufrock states that he anticipates all this despite not being a prophet. The word prophet here gives the poem a religious attachment. A prophet is simply a messenger of God who proclaims…

 

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