Alfred Prufrock

Alfred Prufrock is the main character in T.S. Eliot's poem, representing a reflective, socially anxious man whose inner thoughts reveal feelings of insecurity, indecision, and longing. He is self-aware yet paralyzed by fear of rejection and aging, often perceiving life as passing him by. The poem explores his introspective doubts, hesitations about engaging with others, and his struggle to find meaning and connection. Prufrock's inner monologue capturesUniversal themes of modern alienation and the difficulty of authentic self-expression in a changing, often superficial world.