1. The Love Song of J. Alfred Profrock
... this poem describes Profrock's ideal listener: one who is as lost as the speaker and will never betray to the world the content of Profrock's present confessions. In the world Prufrock describes, though, no such sympathetic figure exists, and he must, therefore, be content with silent reflection". Profrock believes that sitting back and isolating himself from society is the perfect way ... 't sing to him because he is unattractive. It is the state of mind that allows Profrock to believe this. There is irony in the title "The Love Song Of J. Alfred Prufrock". It is not a love song at all ...
- Word Count: 838
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School