In what way is the Modernist element of disillusionment shown in "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock?
☐ A. Prufrock feels that his life basically ended with his youth
◎ B. The poem makes heavy use of imagery and symbolism
C. The poet rejects structure in favor of stream of consciousness.
D. Prufrock's imagination is indistinguishable from real events
A. Prufrock feels that his life basically ended with his youth
This is a correct answer as the poem portrays Prufrock as feeling disillusioned with life, especially as he reflects on his past and worries about the future. This sense of disillusionment is a key element of Modernism in literature.