Journal 17

1. What is the significance of the poem’s epigraph? How does it relate to Prufrock?

The poem’s epigraph is significant because it is telling the reader is private and internal. It relates to Prufrock because it is saying that the information is personal and the reader is given insight into his life. It also relates because Prufrock might be ashamed of his story.

2. Make a list of questions that Prufrock asks. Do you see a pattern/theme to these questions or are they random?

All of the questions that Prufrock asks are due to his doubt, uncertainty, and anxiety.

3. What do you think is Prufrock’s main flaw/problem?

Prufrock’s main problem is that he is not the protagonist of his life and that he sometimes comes off as ridiculous and foolish. He has very low self-esteem.

4. Why do you think this is called a love song? In what way is it a love song?

This is called a love song because it is ironic. He is lonely and has low self-esteem. It is a love song about him being alone and by himself. The fact that it is called a love song is irony.