The Love Song Of J. Alfred Prufrock By T. S. Eliot

The piece of literature that has expanded my intellectual and aesthetic views this semesters would be The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T. S. Eliot. This pieces has expanded my intellectual views immensely because it has taught me not to judge a book by its cover (in this case a poem by its title). I am from a small town, and in my town everyone likes the same things. So, if someone liked poetry or mythology they were considered weird: however, in no way, shape, or form am I trying to accuse my town of being cruel, we are all just old fashioned. This poem by T. S. Eliot, to me, was just the epitome of college life to me. In college no one cares about what other people are into, and as a matter of fact, everyone just gets along and accepts
each other for who they really are. At first as a freshman at Austin Peay, I was extremely nervous and insecure about venturing out into the real world. Often times I would ask myself, “Do I dare / Disturb the universe (45-46)”? Now, as a confident student and young women I am not scared to “disturb the universe”, and it is such a wonderful feeling to be confident in myself, my interests, and my studies. I have changed my major (as many college students do) many times, and I have always been embarrassed to tell people that I have changed my major yet again. However, I now understand that I can not be self-conscious to be human and this is perfectly exemplified when T. S. Eliot states, “In a minute there is time / For decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse” (46-47). Personally, I think a part of growing up and becoming wise is learning that human beings are not perfect, and this poem in particular has really spoken to me about my imperfections and insecurities but I hav