Rohr Bais Chaya Academy

• ENG AP

• Poetry Analysis Guide Instructions: Use this guide to tackle a deep analysis of a poem. Poem Title: “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” Poet: T.S. Eliot Initial Reading: Read for the literal meaning of the poem. Who is the speaker? What is the point of view? J. Alfred Prufrock, also in his point of view. What is the setting of the poem? The setting is not explicitly stated, but I am assuming that it is some kind of city with deserted streets and fog. Are there other characters? Who are they? An unknown woman whom Prufrock wants to approach. What is the situation? Prufrock is unsure of how to approach a woman and sing her his love song. What is the conflict (internal/external)? Prufrock has internal conflict. He is unsure how to sing a woman his love song. He is also neurotic. How would you describe the structure of the poem? The whole poem is a long monologue. Prufrock is expressing his dramatic thoughts to himself