Analyzing Style and Mechanics in Eliot's Prufrock

In the poem “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” by T.S. Eliot, the speaker grapples with feelings of inadequacy and existential angst in an urban setting. Eliot employs various stylistic choices, including imagery, sound devices, and fragmented structure, to convey the complexities of modern life and the inner turmoil of the speaker.

Read the poem closely and analyze how Eliot’s style and mechanics contribute to the overall meaning of the poem. Discuss specific examples from the text to support your analysis.