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The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock- Poets.org - Poetry, Poems, Bios & More - 0 views

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  • When the evening is spread out against the sky Like a patient etherized upon a table
    • kirkengaard
      kirkengaard on 20 Nov 11
       
      This is a rather unromantic view of a sunset.
  • yellow fog
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      kirkengaard on 20 Nov 11
       
      This is actually pollution. The image is literal.
  • I have measured out my life with coffee spoons
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      kirkengaard on 20 Nov 11
       
      His life lacks any attributes of the heroic.
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  • Though I have seen my head [grown slightly bald] brought in upon a platter, I am no prophet—and here's no great matter
    • kirkengaard
      kirkengaard on 20 Nov 11
       
      This is a reference to John the Baptist, who was beheaded.
  • I grow old… I grow old… I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled
  • To lead you to an overwhelming question…
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      kirkengaard on 20 Nov 11
       
      There is some debate over what this question might be. Is Prufrock working up the courage to approach a woman?
  • And I have seen the eternal Footman hold my coat, and snicker, And in short, I was afraid.
    • kirkengaard
      kirkengaard on 20 Nov 11
       
      Is this a reference to death?
  • Should I, after tea and cakes and ices, Have the strength to force the moment to its crisis?
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      kirkengaard on 20 Nov 11
       
      Even in mundane matters, there can be great personal drama.
  • Shall I part my hair behind? Do I dare to eat a peach?
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      kirkengaard on 20 Nov 11
       
      The narrator is inflicted with terrible indecision.
  • I do not think that they will sing to me.
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      kirkengaard on 20 Nov 11
       
      Is this a reference to lonliness and isolation?
  • Do I dare Disturb the universe?
  • No! I am not Prince Hamlet, nor was meant to be
  • At times, indeed, almost ridiculous— Almost, at times, the Fool
  • We have lingered in the chambers of the sea By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown Till human voices wake us, and we drown.
Austin Stroud

Powerful Poems Assignment Fall 2011 - 90 views

I decided on the short poem Dreams by Langston Hughes. I have very little free time these days and often feel overwhelmed between school, work, and life in general (like posting this assignment la...

powerful poems assignment poem

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