Dramatic Monologue and Stream of Consciousness in Poetry
Question 1 • Second Semester English 11
Read the excerpt from "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock."Do I dareDisturb the universe?In a minute there is timeFor decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse.Which best describes the meaning of these lines?
Answer
A
The speaker is content with his accomplishments and his place in the world.
B
The speaker fears that no one around him will notice if he disappears.
C
The speaker believes he cannot change his environment in a positive way.
D
The speaker is worried that his very existence is a burden on others.