Perfecting Poetry: T.S. Eliot - The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock - Lines 15-36

This video is part of the Perfecting Poetry series, focusing on analyzing lines 15 to 36 of T.S. Eliot's 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock'. It explores the poem's use of imagery, particularly the yellow fog, and its symbolic representation of societal decay. The lesson delves into psychoanalytic criticism, examining Prufrock's mental state and indecisiveness. The video highlights Prufrock's procrastination and social anxiety, reflecting on his fear of rejection and the overwhelming question he avoids. The lesson concludes with a reflection on the poem's themes and Prufrock's character.

How does the poem reflect the anxieties of modern man?

What does the phrase 'there will be time' reveal about Prufrock's mindset?

In what ways does Prufrock's procrastination reflect his inner turmoil?

Analyze the significance of the allusion to Michelangelo in the poem.