... in the middle of my hair".(38,40) He fears the judgment that comes with such vulnerability and rather seeks the comfort of withdrawal. Prufrock's inward dialogue takes on a different tone with the repentant repetition of time and contemplation he begins to see the discontent his hesitations have brought him; "And would it have been worth it, after all." (87,90 ... my head [grown slightly bald] brought in upon platter" (82) parodies the theme of being disconnected. Prufrock draws a connection between himself and Hamlet's passivity of character, although, his greatness is incomparable to ...

• Word Count: 964
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School