The excerpt from "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" is narrated using the literary technique known as:
D. Stream of consciousness.
- "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" is a poem by T. S. Eliot in which the speaker is an emotionally stuck man who is afraid to approach others, especially women.
- In the excerpt we are analyzing here, the author uses a technique known as stream of consciousness to develop the narration.
What is stream of consciousness?
- This technique imitates the way our thoughts flow. The sentences follow each other in an almost uninterrupted manner.
- Just like with our thoughts, the ideas expressed in a stream of consciousness shift all of a sudden.
How is the excerpt a stream of consciousness?
- In the excerpt, Prufrock moves from one thought to another almost seamlessly.
- He is first wondering about his appearance, asking himself question after question.
- He then shifts to thinking that the mermaids will never sing to him, that is, that he will never find someone to be his partner in life and love.
- In conclusion, the excerpt is narrated by using stream of consciousness.
The answer choices for this question are the following:
A. Simile
B. Dialogue between two characters
C. Allusion
D. Stream of consciousness
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