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Who is the author of 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock'?

T.S. Eliot.

What is the primary theme of 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock'?

The struggle with self-doubt and the complexities of modernity.

How does Prufrock view time in the poem?

He sees it as elusive and oppressive, contributing to his indecision.

What literary technique is predominantly used in the poem?

Stream of consciousness.

What imagery is prevalent in 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock'?

Imagery associated with isolation, urban life, and decay.

What does Prufrock repeatedly question in the poem?

His own worthiness and the validity of his feelings.

What is Prufrock's famous line that illustrates his paralysis?

'Do I dare?'.

What symbol is used to represent Prufrock's insecurities?

The mermaids, who do not sing to him.

How does the poem reflect the influence of modernism?

It shows fragmentation, subjective experience, and alienation.

In what form is 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' written?

Free verse.