... works of the twentieth century. Although never claiming to be nihilists, such writers as F. Scott Fitzgerald, J.D. Salinger, John Steinbeck, and poet T.S. Eliot infused elements of this philosophy into their writings. In each of their most famous novels and poems, some aspect of Nihilism can be found. In ... and full of despair. This is a prime example of a nihilistic society. In the Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, Eliot uses interior monologue to evaluate the life of the speaker, J. Alfred Prufrock. He takes us on journey through his thought and reveals the futility of his life. He i...

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... had ever gotten close to intercourse, the girl always says to stop. "At this point, his attitude is reminiscent of the attitude expressed by T.S. Eliot in the Lovesong of J. Alfred Prufrock. Holden's attitude is very similar to Prufrock's in the fear of hurting someone."" Later, when the prostitute shows up in his room, he changes his mind about having sex with her. Instead ... ...

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