What Is Prufrock's Sonnet 26-30 Analysis
Prufrock Analysis
Prufrock, throughout lines 26-30, not only delineates his insecurity but also his indecisiveness and fear of rejection. These few lines give readers a snapshot of what the poem consists of: Prufrock’s constant self-doubt, ambivalence and passivity. Furthermore, it reveals that he overanalyzes situations to the point where it is unhealthy. As a result of his negativity and lack of initiative, Prufrock sends the message that he is an unhappy and lonely man who yearns for love but cannot even bring himself to open up to a woman, let alone ask her this “overwhelming question”.
In line 26 Prufrock mentions that “there will be time, there will be time.” His repetition suggests that he may be attempting to convince himself that he is not too late–that he still has a chance at finding love. Moreover, it confirms Prufrock’s indecision. If he cannot ask the woman his question today, he will do it someday. This also means that Prufrock has more time to think, more time to analyze, and essentially more time to avoid his problems and fears. On another note, this line is also an allusion to Marvell’s To His Coy Mistress, in which the speaker says that he and his mistress just did not have enough time; however, the …show more content…
He says “that lift and drop a question on your plate.” References to the question are found throughout the poem, before and after this line. When T.S. Eliot wrote this poem, if one wanted to visit another, it was customary to put a calling card on a plate. The person would see this request and then respond, either yes or no. Prufrock is referring to his question and whether the woman would have mutual feelings. He could even potentially be asking the question “before the taking of a toast and tea.” (34) This line reveals that Prufrock’s thoughts are consumed by this question and what will happen afterwards. Prufrock may be suggesting that he is actually going to ask the woman, just not
Prufrock, throughout lines 26-30, not only delineates his insecurity but also his indecisiveness and fear of rejection. These few lines give readers a snapshot of what the poem consists of: Prufrock’s constant self-doubt, ambivalence and passivity. Furthermore, it reveals that he overanalyzes situations to the point where it is unhealthy. As a result of his negativity and lack of initiative, Prufrock sends the message that he is an unhappy and lonely man who yearns for love but cannot even bring himself to open up to a woman, let alone ask her this “overwhelming question”.
In line 26 Prufrock mentions that “there will be time, there will be time.” His repetition suggests that he may be attempting to convince himself that he is not too late–that he still has a chance at finding love. Moreover, it confirms Prufrock’s indecision. If he cannot ask the woman his question today, he will do it someday. This also means that Prufrock has more time to think, more time to analyze, and essentially more time to avoid his problems and fears. On another note, this line is also an allusion to Marvell’s To His Coy Mistress, in which the speaker says that he and his mistress just did not have enough time; however, the …show more content…
He says “that lift and drop a question on your plate.” References to the question are found throughout the poem, before and after this line. When T.S. Eliot wrote this poem, if one wanted to visit another, it was customary to put a calling card on a plate. The person would see this request and then respond, either yes or no. Prufrock is referring to his question and whether the woman would have mutual feelings. He could even potentially be asking the question “before the taking of a toast and tea.” (34) This line reveals that Prufrock’s thoughts are consumed by this question and what will happen afterwards. Prufrock may be suggesting that he is actually going to ask the woman, just not