In "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” how does Prufrock's repeated use of the phrase "There will be time" contribute to a central theme of missed opportunities and regret in the poem?(1 point)

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A) It emphasizes Prufrock's hopeful outlook for the future.
A) It emphasizes Prufrock's hopeful outlook for the future.

B) It shows that Prufrock wants to make the most of his remaining time.
B) It shows that Prufrock wants to make the most of his remaining time.

C) It reveals Prufrock has ample time to fulfill his hopes and dreams; he uses his time wisely, making the most of opportunities presented to him.
C) It reveals Prufrock has ample time to fulfill his hopes and dreams; he uses his time wisely, making the most of opportunities presented to him.

D) It highlights Prufrock's belief that he has ample time to act on his desires, which - at the end of his life - ultimately leads to regret.

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D) It highlights Prufrock's belief that he has ample time to act on his desires, which - at the end of his life - ultimately leads to regret.