Ask AI: Summary of the poem The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock is a dramatic monologue written by T.S. Eliot. It follows the musings of an indecisive, anxious character, typically taken to represent Eliot himself. The poem is a reflection of modern life and its anxieties, focusing on themes of isolation, introspection, and the fear of being judged by others. Prufrock's musings are filled with imagery and symbolism, including references to the rising and setting of the sun, yellowing fog and evening shadows. In the end, Prufrock reaches the conclusion that it is better to remain silent and live with his doubts than to "dare to eat a peach" and face judgment.