I Saw the Eternal Footman
The love song of J. Alfred Prufrock
"We have lingered in the chambers of the sea
By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown
Till human voices wake us, and we drown."
This metaphor from the poem contributes to the theme of love. Sirens. They are the mythological creatures who lure men into the waters by making them fall in love with their soothing voices—fulfilling their desires. They realize too late and pass away in the sea. J. Alfred Prufrock seems to be deeply allured with a woman and can’t seem to come to terms with it. From what I’m understanding, he’s daydreaming about wanting to have a connection with the one he deeply loves. Although, he is scared to face the reality of rejection.
"We have lingered in the chambers of the sea
By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown
Till human voices wake us, and we drown."
This metaphor from the poem contributes to the theme of love. Sirens. They are the mythological creatures who lure men into the waters by making them fall in love with their soothing voices—fulfilling their desires. They realize too late and pass away in the sea. J. Alfred Prufrock seems to be deeply allured with a woman and can’t seem to come to terms with it. From what I’m understanding, he’s daydreaming about wanting to have a connection with the one he deeply loves. Although, he is scared to face the reality of rejection.
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