Dramatic Monologue and Stream of Consciousness in Poetry — Quiz
Question 5 • English III
Read the excerpt from "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock." I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach. I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each. I do not think that they will sing to me. What does Prufrock mean in the last line: “I do not think they will sing to me”?
Answer
A
He is concerned about growing older.
B
He is concerned about being alone on the beach.
C
He does not think mermaids are real.
D
He does not think women find him attractive.
Explanation
Prufrock imagines the mermaids singing to one another, but doubts they will sing to him. The mermaids suggest beautiful, alluring women, and his doubt reflects his insecurity that women will not be interested in him. This makes “He does not think women find him attractive” the best choice.
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