Perfecting Poetry: T.S. Eliot - Preludes 2 and 3

This video is part of the Perfecting Poetry series, focusing on T.S. Eliot's Preludes II and III. It explores the use of imagery, personification, and synecdoche to convey themes of modernity, alienation, and identity loss. Prelude II examines the dehumanizing effects of city life, while Prelude III delves into personal alienation and societal influences. The video concludes with a preview of Prelude IV.

What connections can be drawn between the themes of modernity and identity in T. S. Eliot's work?

How does T. S. Eliot create a sense of alienation in the urban environment depicted in Preludes?

What does the reference to 'yellow soles of feet' symbolize in the context of the poem?

Discuss the leitmotif of dirt and grime in Preludes and its significance.