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Robert Frost’s Poetry

Question 9 • IC English 11 - Deering

Which excerpt from "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" indicates that Prufrock considers himself to be unimportant?

Answer
A
My morning coat, my collar mounting firmly to the chin,
B
Shall I say, I have gone at dusk through narrow streets
C
No! I am not Prince Hamlet, nor was meant to be;
D
Though I have seen my head (grown slightly bald)

Explanation

Prufrock compares himself to Prince Hamlet, a central and important tragic hero, then says he is not Hamlet and was never meant to be. This shows that he sees himself as unimportant and unsuited to a leading role. The excerpt “No! I am not Prince Hamlet, nor was meant to be” is the clearest indication.

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