... she has seen the terrifying future; the same future and collapse of civilization that Eliot describes in his work. In the beginning of the poem, we find a reference to Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales ". While for Chaucer, April was a time of hope and spiritual renewal, Eliot describes it as "the cruellest month " (line 1). Also, what is interesting about his choice in the first words ... ...

• Word Count: 657
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School