Prufrock

Question 1

What is the quote for the monotonous nature of time in the modern world?

Answer 1

The repetition of “time” in stanza 5
The polysyndeton

Question 2

What is the effect of the quote for insight 1?

Answer 2

Lengthens the sentences, emphasises the desperation of individuals over the repetitive and monotonous nature of time in the modern world

Question 3

What is insight 1?

Answer 3

The monotonous nature of time in the modern world

Question 4

What is the quote for insight 2?

Answer 4

“Am an attendant lord… glad to be of use.”
Cumulative listing, metaphor

Question 5

What is the effect of the quote for insight 2?

Answer 5

Through metaphorixally referring to himself as an “attendant lord” and the cumulative listing of his responsibilities, Prufrock reveals his feeling of being a secondary character in his own life. As a secondary character there is no purpose or meaning to his existence, and therefore Prufrock conveys his feelings of nihilism.

Question 6

What is insight 2?

Answer 6

Nihilism of the individual in the modern world