In what way is the Modernist element of disillusionment shown in "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock?

☐ A. Prufrock feels that his life basically ended with his youth

◎ B. The poem makes heavy use of imagery and symbolism

C. The poet rejects structure in favor of stream of consciousness.

D. Prufrock's imagination is indistinguishable from real events

1 answer

A. Prufrock feels that his life basically ended with his youth

This is a correct answer as the poem portrays Prufrock as feeling disillusioned with life, especially as he reflects on his past and worries about the future. This sense of disillusionment is a key element of Modernism in literature.