Ankan Basu, from Taki Government College had requested this video. Thank you for the suggestion Ankan. The description box has all the necessary links to written answers, articles and annotations for students. You can find timestamps in the description box that will help you go to the specific part of the video. I will come back with another video very soon. Enjoy!
Everytime I come to watch any of the contents of my course (english literature) I find a lucid yet detailed analysis of all ..I wish I could have professors like you ma'am..❤you are just like a lighthouse to my honours subject constantly guiding and helping with knowledge 🌹
Ma'am I am a student who dropped out from science , poems and novels have always been horrendous to me but the way you explain gives me the strength that i can also cope up with this course and can actually get things in my way...need more professors like you who are just so raw and real.
I have been referring to your channel for two years now and you never disappoint. You remind me why I fell in love with literature in the first place. Thank you so much for the absolute delight that your videos are!
And I could not skip a single second while watching this lecture 😄 You have a charismatic ability to tell things,to make us understand. Thank you for this masterpiece mam.
After watching your explanation I feel like I can answer any questions related to it ... Be it theme, title,... Anything. It is so detailed. Thank you ❤️
There are no words to express the sheer appreciation, praise and concern ma'am holds for her students and the meticulous approach she employs to intricately cover every text. A humble request if you can take up the poem "The Hollow Men" by T.S. Eliot
T.S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" is analyzed line by line, revealing its modern themes of alienation, self-doubt, and the struggle between romantic aspirations and harsh realities. Prufrock's indecision and fear of rejection highlight the futility of his love song, making it a poignant reflection on contemporary existential crises. Highlights: 00:14 T.S. Eliot's poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' is not a traditional love song, but instead offers a modern exploration of self-doubt and existential themes. Through unique imagery and references, Eliot creates a complex emotional landscape that reflects the struggles of contemporary man. -Eliot's poem was composed during his college years, yet it was published after the start of World War I, reflecting a pre-war mindset. This historical context adds depth to its themes of uncertainty and anxiety. -The title of the poem itself is paradoxical, merging the idea of a love song with a modern character's name. This sets the stage for a unique interpretation of love and relationships within a modern context. -Eliot incorporates Italian lines from Dante's 'Inferno' to establish literary tradition and explore themes of memory and oblivion. This connection highlights the existential crisis present in Prufrock's character. 08:05 The poem explores the duality within Prufrock, revealing his internal struggle between romantic aspirations and harsh self-realization. This conflict is central to understanding Prufrock's character and his hesitations in life. -The comparison between the evening and an etherized patient suggests a sense of paralysis in Prufrock's life, emphasizing his inability to act on his desires. This metaphor illustrates his feelings of powerlessness. -Prufrock's journey reflects his desire for connection but is hindered by his inner fears and self-doubt, creating a complex emotional landscape. This journey sets the tone for his character development. -Prufrock's references to artistic figures like Michelangelo and Hamlet highlight his feelings of inadequacy and inferiority, reinforcing his self-doubt. These comparisons deepen the theme of unworthiness in the poem. 16:09 The poem vividly portrays the fog as a sentient being, contrasting it with the robotic nature of human interactions. This highlights the theme of existential disconnection in modern life. -The cat-like movements of the fog symbolize a life force that human characters lack, emphasizing their mechanical behaviors. This creates an eerie disparity between nature and humanity. -Time is a central concern in the poem, representing a fluid concept that influences the speaker's hesitance to act on his feelings. This highlights the struggle between desire and hesitation. -The recurring motif of masquerade suggests that people hide their true selves, a theme that resonates with contemporary issues of identity in social media. This reflects a deeper commentary on societal norms. 24:12 Prufrock grapples with the conflict between his romantic aspirations and realistic concerns, revealing his deep insecurities and isolation. This internal struggle makes him question the value of taking any action in life. -The contrasting images of Prufrock's romantic desires and his harsh self-perception illustrate his internal conflict. This duality underscores the theme of paralysis in his character. -The repetitive nature of Prufrock's life, symbolized by measuring time with coffee spoons, emphasizes his loneliness. This imagery reflects his struggle to connect meaningfully with others. -Prufrock's feelings of exposure and vulnerability are highlighted through metaphors of dissection and observation. He feels like an experimental subject, which intensifies his anxiety about social interactions. 32:16 The speaker struggles with self-doubt and the fear of inadequacy, contemplating the challenges of expressing his emotions to a lady he admires. He feels overwhelmed by his humanity and the burdens it brings. -The speaker reflects on his isolation and loneliness, contemplating whether to discuss these feelings with the lady. He feels a panic about initiating the conversation. -He envies the simplicity and freedom of a crab, wishing to escape the complexities of human life and societal expectations. This highlights his extreme self-consciousness and desire for liberation. -The speaker contrasts his mundane existence with historical figures like John the Baptist, feeling insignificant and belittled. This comparison deepens his anxiety and sense of unworthiness. 40:18 The struggle of masculinity and self-image is central to the discussion, particularly in the context of love and relationships. The character's internal conflict stems from societal expectations and personal insecurities. -The traditional expectations of masculinity often portray men as strong and action-oriented, creating pressure to conform to these ideals. This theme is evident in the analysis of love songs. -A negative self-image can overshadow a person's achievements and intellect, leading to feelings of inadequacy. This concept plays a significant role in the character's interactions and perceptions. -Fear of rejection significantly affects the character's ability to express feelings, particularly in romantic contexts. This fear complicates his attempts to connect with others meaningfully. 48:22 The exploration of human emotions and limitations is highlighted through the character of Prufrock, who is self-aware yet feels inadequate in romantic pursuits. His comparisons to Hamlet and Polonius illustrate his struggle with identity and existential despair. -The use of light and shadow in the narrative serves as a metaphor for the complexity of human emotions, reflecting how inner feelings can manifest in outward appearances. -By invoking characters like Hamlet and Polonius, the narrative contrasts heroic ideals with ordinary existence, emphasizing Prufrock's recognition of his mediocrity and the futility of his aspirations. -Prufrock's reflections on aging reveal his awareness of time and the inevitability of growing old, prompting him to make practical adjustments. He contemplates the mundane realities of life. 56:25 The struggle between romanticism and realism in J. Alfred Prufrock's character reveals a deep sense of alienation and unfulfilled desire. His longing for an escape into a mermaid's world symbolizes the conflict between aspiration and harsh reality. -The mermaid tale serves as a metaphor for the sacrifices made in pursuit of love and acceptance, emphasizing the pain of losing one's identity in the quest for belonging. -Prufrock's melancholic perception reflects his desire to escape urban life and societal expectations, highlighting the theme of longing for a more idyllic existence. This desire contrasts sharply with his reality. -Prufrock’s awareness of his inadequacy in a world marked by crisis and alienation portrays a timeless struggle with self-worth, making his experiences relatable even in contemporary society. Generated by sider.ai
Thank you ma'am for describing the poem in such a wonderful way. And thanking you for taking our class from your busy schedule. It was my great pleasure to attend your virtual class.
I finally figured out the Overwhelming Question, and just how ambiguous the answer Dr. Prufrock gives. The overwhelming question is "to be, or not to be," and his answer is "I am not Prince Hamlet, and was not meant to be." I don't know if he's saying "not meant to be" in the same way the Melancholy Dane means, or if he's saying "I'm not even going to consider Hamlet's question... I'm just going to grow old."
Line 49 to 51: It is the woman lying on bed with an arm behind her head in a motel room on the half deserted street. Light was off but there was the light from street that came through the glass window.
I can't thank you enough ma'am !! I hold you in great reverence for providing us quality education ❣️ as Swami Vivekananda said in his work "HEAVEN OF FREEDOM" that knowledge should be free for everyone and you're contributing to his great ideas !! I wish you health and prosperity 💞 I never got an opportunity to study at some prestigious university and I always felt my colleague will always be provided a quality education and I would never get a chance to get a quality education ,but because of this internet and you I'm able to get a quality education . May you get all the happiness and achieve everything in life !
Ma'am i really like your classes... And The way you teach... It would be very helpful for us if you add "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" to your list. Thank you for helping us❤
Thankyou so much mam. I've been following you since first year. You've helped me passed all the exams ☀️❤️ Can you please do videos on VI sem CBCS English syllabus
After watching the full play of Macbeth, what struck me was the idea of time as innately destructive. In physics, there's the metaphor of "the arrow of time," which is why we remember the past and not the future, but in Macbeth, fate and destiny is not just an arrow, but a dagger pointing the way. Yet, much like Prufrock, the Waste Land, and the Four Quartets, time still moves in cycles that repeat themselves, like the lilacs blooming in spring (but not before the primroses), the women coming and going, the tides of the sea where the mermaids sing, and the Thane of Cawdor committing treason and dying in a noble way that impresses those who survive him for the manliness of it. In that sense, the easiest piece of this poem to miss is the rather ordinary phrase, "I grow old." It's not a particularly poetic phrase, but it is a paradox. "I grow" is an anabolic phrase. Children grow, plants grow... growing is what an additive process that shows an increase in life-force, but he breaks it with the term "old," that he's actually not growing at all. His muscles aren't growing, they're growing *thin.* It would be like saying "the *deforestation* of Birnam Wood *grew* until there were only two trees left." Another thing I realized about Eliot's poems from your 10+ hour analysis of Macbeth is that most people think "I do not find the Hanged Man" in The Waste Land is about Christ being absent from the post-war world, but I think the reason is that Hecate's gender isn't mentioned at all in the play Macbeth, and in fact is hinted as being masculine, but is in fact the Hanged Women, being an aspect of the goddess Artemis, the Archer of Fate. To quote from the Golden Bough: In Greece the great goddess Artemis herself appears to have been annually hanged in effigy in her sacred grove of Condylea among the Arcadian hills, and there accordingly she went by the name of the Hanged One. Indeed a trace of a similar rite may perhaps be detected even at Ephesus, the most famous of her sanctuaries, in the legend of a woman who hanged herself and was thereupon dressed by the compassionate goddess in her own divine garb and called by the name of Hecate. Similarly, at Melite in Phthia, a story was told of a girl named Aspalis who hanged herself, but who appears to have been merely a form of Artemis. For after her death her body could not be found, but an image of her was discovered standing beside the image of Artemis, and the people bestowed on it the title of Hecaerge or Far-shooter, one of the regular epithets of the goddess.
I knew I was missing something important, so I put on a performance of Macbeth. Prufrock: Prepare a face to meet the faces that you meet; Lady Macbeth: And make our faces vizards to our hearts, Disguising what they are. Prufrock: There will be time to murder and create, [...] And for a hundred visions and revisions, Isn't Macbeth about not only the visions, both prophetic and post-traumatic, but also about the revisions? Arguably, had Macbeth not revised his plan of assassination to encompass Banquo and Fleance, he could have been safe. Safer still would have been to accept the title of Thane of Cawdor and been "an attendant lord, one that will do /To swell a progress, start a scene or two." Prufrock: "Before the taking of a toast and tea." Macbeth: "I drink to the general joy o' the whole table," Lady Macbeth's Doctor: "Foul whisperings are abroad: unnatural deeds Do breed unnatural troubles: infected minds To their deaf pillows will discharge their secrets:" Prufrock:To say: “I am Lazarus, come from the dead, Come back to tell you all, I shall tell you all”- If one, settling a pillow by her head Should say: “That is not what I meant at all; That is not it, at all.”
Since around 1988, I assumed "etherized" really did mean knocked out with general anesthesia, completely unconscious, ready for surgery. But I recently heard a song that sampled from Johnny Depp's performance as Hunter S. Thompson in 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,' and I think Eliot may be speaking more about the loss of control. To quote Thompson: “This is the main advantage of ether: it makes you behave like the village drunkard in some early Irish novel... total loss of all basic motor skills: Blurred vision, no balance, numb tongue - severance of all connection between the body and the brain. Which is interesting, because the brain continues to function more or less normally... you can actually watch yourself behaving in the terrible way, but you can't control it.”
Not only that you are a literary goddess, we are your disciples , look at you for such videos. Yes, atleast share the strategy important writers of each age with important works and important questions asked in net exam.
Hats off mam'm 🥰....u know what since our cllg is not opening no extra classes will be taken so I searched in this TH-cam platform nd as going through I found ,I can't understand rest of them rather I'm finding ur lecture nd interestingly I got familiar with ur way of explanation nd makes things easier.🤗.....am 5th sem from derozio college, I want "sons and lovers" ,"heart of darkness" later on if possible for you , thanks a loads mam'm 🥰 felling enthusiasm to seeing you another classes with mentioned topics!!!
Woke up in the middle of the night yesterday with a thought, and waited to make sure it still sounded reasonable... Michaelangelo is Ezra Pound. One of the most famous quotes by Michelangelo is how he saw an angel trapped in the marble block. Ezra Pound saw the angel of "the Wasteland" in the huge marble block of "He do the Police in Different Voices." I *think* Eliot and Pound knew each other at the time of publication of the Lovesong of J. Alfred Prufrock, but you'd know better than me.
Yes. They did know each other at the time of publication of Prufrock. But it was written in around 1911, and so far as historical records tell us, Pound and Eliot met each other in 1914.
Thank you ma'am for this detailed explanation... The analysis was amazing... 😇 Please make video on T. S. Eliot's "BURNT NORTON"... It will be very much helpful...
Thank you Madam...your video really helps me very much to understand the topics of my syllabus very well. When for the first time I had heard your this lecture, I didn't go to the comment box and that's why I did not notice that you had mentioned my name here. However, thank you very much Mam for helping us in this way. If you get time please make a video on Mansfield "Bliss".
I have got a similar request for "Bliss" already in a comment from another viewer Srabanti Singha. I will definitely make a video on Bliss very soon. Thank you for your attentive presence.
I attend the classes of our college, I have also gone through some other TH-cam channels; *but no one teaches like you ma'am; you are a gem💎❤*
As a student of english literature, I wish I could have teachers like you not only online but also offline 🥺
Thank you so much ma'am.
Ankan Basu, from Taki Government College had requested this video. Thank you for the suggestion Ankan.
The description box has all the necessary links to written answers, articles and annotations for students. You can find timestamps in the description box that will help you go to the specific part of the video.
I will come back with another video very soon.
Enjoy!
Everytime I come to watch any of the contents of my course (english literature) I find a lucid yet detailed analysis of all ..I wish I could have professors like you ma'am..❤you are just like a lighthouse to my honours subject constantly guiding and helping with knowledge 🌹
Ma'am I am a student who dropped out from science , poems and novels have always been horrendous to me but the way you explain gives me the strength that i can also cope up with this course and can actually get things in my way...need more professors like you who are just so raw and real.
I have been referring to your channel for two years now and you never disappoint. You remind me why I fell in love with literature in the first place. Thank you so much for the absolute delight that your videos are!
And I could not skip a single second while watching this lecture 😄
You have a charismatic ability to tell things,to make us understand.
Thank you for this masterpiece mam.
I don't fear anyone. I love classics.
And British teachers aren't good as you are. Your explanation is praiseworthy.
It's beautiful felt like We are Prufrock with proper characterizations at all.. Thank you Mam.. 👏 😊
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This is an actual professor teaching. Thank you so much, ma'am. Love and respect from Haryana
After watching your explanation I feel like I can answer any questions related to it ... Be it theme, title,... Anything. It is so detailed. Thank you ❤️
Bhot bhot Dhanyawaad . Thank you very much Miss. I feel blessed to have heard your lecture. I wish you heathy and happy life ahead! ❤️
There are no words to express the sheer appreciation, praise and concern ma'am holds for her students and the meticulous approach she employs to intricately cover every text.
A humble request if you can take up the poem "The Hollow Men" by T.S. Eliot
I loved this poem the way you explained it to all of us and may God bless you ma'am ❤
Ma'am, you are just a blessing to all the literature students . Thanks for helping us
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T.S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" is analyzed line by line, revealing its modern themes of alienation, self-doubt, and the struggle between romantic aspirations and harsh realities. Prufrock's indecision and fear of rejection highlight the futility of his love song, making it a poignant reflection on contemporary existential crises.
Highlights:
00:14 T.S. Eliot's poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' is not a traditional love song, but instead offers a modern exploration of self-doubt and existential themes. Through unique imagery and references, Eliot creates a complex emotional landscape that reflects the struggles of contemporary man.
-Eliot's poem was composed during his college years, yet it was published after the start of World War I, reflecting a pre-war mindset. This historical context adds depth to its themes of uncertainty and anxiety.
-The title of the poem itself is paradoxical, merging the idea of a love song with a modern character's name. This sets the stage for a unique interpretation of love and relationships within a modern context.
-Eliot incorporates Italian lines from Dante's 'Inferno' to establish literary tradition and explore themes of memory and oblivion. This connection highlights the existential crisis present in Prufrock's character.
08:05 The poem explores the duality within Prufrock, revealing his internal struggle between romantic aspirations and harsh self-realization. This conflict is central to understanding Prufrock's character and his hesitations in life.
-The comparison between the evening and an etherized patient suggests a sense of paralysis in Prufrock's life, emphasizing his inability to act on his desires. This metaphor illustrates his feelings of powerlessness.
-Prufrock's journey reflects his desire for connection but is hindered by his inner fears and self-doubt, creating a complex emotional landscape. This journey sets the tone for his character development.
-Prufrock's references to artistic figures like Michelangelo and Hamlet highlight his feelings of inadequacy and inferiority, reinforcing his self-doubt. These comparisons deepen the theme of unworthiness in the poem.
16:09 The poem vividly portrays the fog as a sentient being, contrasting it with the robotic nature of human interactions. This highlights the theme of existential disconnection in modern life.
-The cat-like movements of the fog symbolize a life force that human characters lack, emphasizing their mechanical behaviors. This creates an eerie disparity between nature and humanity.
-Time is a central concern in the poem, representing a fluid concept that influences the speaker's hesitance to act on his feelings. This highlights the struggle between desire and hesitation.
-The recurring motif of masquerade suggests that people hide their true selves, a theme that resonates with contemporary issues of identity in social media. This reflects a deeper commentary on societal norms.
24:12 Prufrock grapples with the conflict between his romantic aspirations and realistic concerns, revealing his deep insecurities and isolation. This internal struggle makes him question the value of taking any action in life.
-The contrasting images of Prufrock's romantic desires and his harsh self-perception illustrate his internal conflict. This duality underscores the theme of paralysis in his character.
-The repetitive nature of Prufrock's life, symbolized by measuring time with coffee spoons, emphasizes his loneliness. This imagery reflects his struggle to connect meaningfully with others.
-Prufrock's feelings of exposure and vulnerability are highlighted through metaphors of dissection and observation. He feels like an experimental subject, which intensifies his anxiety about social interactions.
32:16 The speaker struggles with self-doubt and the fear of inadequacy, contemplating the challenges of expressing his emotions to a lady he admires. He feels overwhelmed by his humanity and the burdens it brings.
-The speaker reflects on his isolation and loneliness, contemplating whether to discuss these feelings with the lady. He feels a panic about initiating the conversation.
-He envies the simplicity and freedom of a crab, wishing to escape the complexities of human life and societal expectations. This highlights his extreme self-consciousness and desire for liberation.
-The speaker contrasts his mundane existence with historical figures like John the Baptist, feeling insignificant and belittled. This comparison deepens his anxiety and sense of unworthiness.
40:18 The struggle of masculinity and self-image is central to the discussion, particularly in the context of love and relationships. The character's internal conflict stems from societal expectations and personal insecurities.
-The traditional expectations of masculinity often portray men as strong and action-oriented, creating pressure to conform to these ideals. This theme is evident in the analysis of love songs.
-A negative self-image can overshadow a person's achievements and intellect, leading to feelings of inadequacy. This concept plays a significant role in the character's interactions and perceptions.
-Fear of rejection significantly affects the character's ability to express feelings, particularly in romantic contexts. This fear complicates his attempts to connect with others meaningfully.
48:22 The exploration of human emotions and limitations is highlighted through the character of Prufrock, who is self-aware yet feels inadequate in romantic pursuits. His comparisons to Hamlet and Polonius illustrate his struggle with identity and existential despair.
-The use of light and shadow in the narrative serves as a metaphor for the complexity of human emotions, reflecting how inner feelings can manifest in outward appearances.
-By invoking characters like Hamlet and Polonius, the narrative contrasts heroic ideals with ordinary existence, emphasizing Prufrock's recognition of his mediocrity and the futility of his aspirations.
-Prufrock's reflections on aging reveal his awareness of time and the inevitability of growing old, prompting him to make practical adjustments. He contemplates the mundane realities of life.
56:25 The struggle between romanticism and realism in J. Alfred Prufrock's character reveals a deep sense of alienation and unfulfilled desire. His longing for an escape into a mermaid's world symbolizes the conflict between aspiration and harsh reality.
-The mermaid tale serves as a metaphor for the sacrifices made in pursuit of love and acceptance, emphasizing the pain of losing one's identity in the quest for belonging.
-Prufrock's melancholic perception reflects his desire to escape urban life and societal expectations, highlighting the theme of longing for a more idyllic existence. This desire contrasts sharply with his reality.
-Prufrock’s awareness of his inadequacy in a world marked by crisis and alienation portrays a timeless struggle with self-worth, making his experiences relatable even in contemporary society.
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Thank you ma'am for describing the poem in such a wonderful way. And thanking you for taking our class from your busy schedule. It was my great pleasure to attend your virtual class.
I thoroughly enjoy the poem..the way u analize it..is so blatant.......
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Thank u so much... This poem is programmed for our next poetry exam.. I really appreciate the way u discussed it... Thank u so much..Madam
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I finally figured out the Overwhelming Question, and just how ambiguous the answer Dr. Prufrock gives. The overwhelming question is "to be, or not to be," and his answer is "I am not Prince Hamlet, and was not meant to be." I don't know if he's saying "not meant to be" in the same way the Melancholy Dane means, or if he's saying "I'm not even going to consider Hamlet's question... I'm just going to grow old."
If unprofessed love and overthinking had a name.... This poem would be perfect ....... It's good a poem....💗
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Line 49 to 51: It is the woman lying on bed with an arm behind her head in a motel room on the half deserted street. Light was off but there was the light from street that came through the glass window.
I can't thank you enough ma'am !! I hold you in great reverence for providing us quality education ❣️ as Swami Vivekananda said in his work "HEAVEN OF FREEDOM" that knowledge should be free for everyone and you're contributing to his great ideas !!
I wish you health and prosperity 💞
I never got an opportunity to study at some prestigious university and I always felt my colleague will always be provided a quality education and I would never get a chance to get a quality education ,but because of this internet and you I'm able to get a quality education .
May you get all the happiness and achieve everything in life !
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Ma'am i really like your classes... And The way you teach... It would be very helpful for us if you add "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" to your list. Thank you for helping us❤
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Please make videos regarding the text of The Waste Land .
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Welcome Swinal. What are you studying? Which semester?
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Can you please do videos on VI sem CBCS English syllabus
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After watching the full play of Macbeth, what struck me was the idea of time as innately destructive. In physics, there's the metaphor of "the arrow of time," which is why we remember the past and not the future, but in Macbeth, fate and destiny is not just an arrow, but a dagger pointing the way. Yet, much like Prufrock, the Waste Land, and the Four Quartets, time still moves in cycles that repeat themselves, like the lilacs blooming in spring (but not before the primroses), the women coming and going, the tides of the sea where the mermaids sing, and the Thane of Cawdor committing treason and dying in a noble way that impresses those who survive him for the manliness of it.
In that sense, the easiest piece of this poem to miss is the rather ordinary phrase, "I grow old." It's not a particularly poetic phrase, but it is a paradox. "I grow" is an anabolic phrase. Children grow, plants grow... growing is what an additive process that shows an increase in life-force, but he breaks it with the term "old," that he's actually not growing at all. His muscles aren't growing, they're growing *thin.* It would be like saying "the *deforestation* of Birnam Wood *grew* until there were only two trees left."
Another thing I realized about Eliot's poems from your 10+ hour analysis of Macbeth is that most people think "I do not find the Hanged Man" in The Waste Land is about Christ being absent from the post-war world, but I think the reason is that Hecate's gender isn't mentioned at all in the play Macbeth, and in fact is hinted as being masculine, but is in fact the Hanged Women, being an aspect of the goddess Artemis, the Archer of Fate. To quote from the Golden Bough:
In Greece the great goddess Artemis herself appears to have been
annually hanged in effigy in her sacred grove of Condylea among the
Arcadian hills, and there accordingly she went by the name of the
Hanged One. Indeed a trace of a similar rite may perhaps be detected
even at Ephesus, the most famous of her sanctuaries, in the legend
of a woman who hanged herself and was thereupon dressed by the
compassionate goddess in her own divine garb and called by the name
of Hecate. Similarly, at Melite in Phthia, a story was told of a
girl named Aspalis who hanged herself, but who appears to have been
merely a form of Artemis. For after her death her body could not be
found, but an image of her was discovered standing beside the image
of Artemis, and the people bestowed on it the title of Hecaerge or
Far-shooter, one of the regular epithets of the goddess.
I knew I was missing something important, so I put on a performance of Macbeth.
Prufrock: Prepare a face to meet the faces that you meet;
Lady Macbeth: And make our faces vizards to our hearts,
Disguising what they are.
Prufrock: There will be time to murder and create, [...] And for a hundred visions and revisions,
Isn't Macbeth about not only the visions, both prophetic and post-traumatic, but also about the revisions? Arguably, had Macbeth not revised his plan of assassination to encompass Banquo and Fleance, he could have been safe. Safer still would have been to accept the title of Thane of Cawdor and been "an attendant lord, one that will do
/To swell a progress, start a scene or two."
Prufrock: "Before the taking of a toast and tea."
Macbeth: "I drink to the general joy o' the whole table,"
Lady Macbeth's Doctor: "Foul whisperings are abroad: unnatural deeds
Do breed unnatural troubles: infected minds
To their deaf pillows will discharge their secrets:"
Prufrock:To say: “I am Lazarus, come from the dead,
Come back to tell you all, I shall tell you all”-
If one, settling a pillow by her head
Should say: “That is not what I meant at all;
That is not it, at all.”
@@K_F_fox This was so intriguing to read.
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Thank you very much Madam!
Awesome Explanation ma'am.
Excellent explanation
Since around 1988, I assumed "etherized" really did mean knocked out with general anesthesia, completely unconscious, ready for surgery.
But I recently heard a song that sampled from Johnny Depp's performance as Hunter S. Thompson in 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,' and I think Eliot may be speaking more about the loss of control. To quote Thompson:
“This is the main advantage of ether: it makes you behave like the village drunkard in some early Irish novel... total loss of all basic motor skills: Blurred vision, no balance, numb tongue - severance of all connection between the body and the brain. Which is interesting, because the brain continues to function more or less normally... you can actually watch yourself behaving in the terrible way, but you can't control it.”
That sounds exactly like what's going on with Prufrock right now.
Mam...Please make a video on "modern fiction" by virginia Woolf and "Tradition and individual talent" by T.S. Eliot
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Not only that you are a literary goddess, we are your disciples , look at you for such videos. Yes, atleast share the strategy important writers of each age with important works and important questions asked in net exam.
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Thank you so much ma'am for the wonderful lecture❤..please make a lecture on the poem The second coming by Yeats.
Hats off mam'm 🥰....u know what since our cllg is not opening no extra classes will be taken so I searched in this TH-cam platform nd as going through I found ,I can't understand rest of them rather I'm finding ur lecture nd interestingly I got familiar with ur way of explanation nd makes things easier.🤗.....am 5th sem from derozio college, I want "sons and lovers" ,"heart of darkness" later on if possible for you , thanks a loads mam'm 🥰 felling enthusiasm to seeing you another classes with mentioned topics!!!
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Thank you so much ma'am. Explanation was superb.
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Oh heck yeah I'm scared by T. S. Eliot and overwhelmed by his images. Keeps me up at night. Can't read it out loud without sobbing.
The more you read, the more you will get fascinated by his range of imagery and depth. Hope my video eases some of that uneasiness. Stay in touch.
Thank you so much mam
Thank you so much for your explanation. It's simple as well as exhaustive. Have you made a video on The Wasteland? If not please do so.
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Mam need waste land of T.S Eliot. I listen and write word by word ur lecture thank u so much .......from Pakistan.
Please upload a video on Eliot's other poem" The Hollow Men"
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Thank you .it helped a lot
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heart of darkness... pliz maam❤❤❤❤
Woke up in the middle of the night yesterday with a thought, and waited to make sure it still sounded reasonable... Michaelangelo is Ezra Pound. One of the most famous quotes by Michelangelo is how he saw an angel trapped in the marble block. Ezra Pound saw the angel of "the Wasteland" in the huge marble block of "He do the Police in Different Voices." I *think* Eliot and Pound knew each other at the time of publication of the Lovesong of J. Alfred Prufrock, but you'd know better than me.
Yes. They did know each other at the time of publication of Prufrock. But it was written in around 1911, and so far as historical records tell us, Pound and Eliot met each other in 1914.
Thank you ma'am for this detailed explanation... The analysis was amazing... 😇
Please make video on T. S. Eliot's "BURNT NORTON"... It will be very much helpful...
Ouch, that might take some time. But I will keep it in mind.
@@NibblePop Ok ma'am... thank you so much... 😇
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Thank you Madam...your video really helps me very much to understand the topics of my syllabus very well. When for the first time I had heard your this lecture, I didn't go to the comment box and that's why I did not notice that you had mentioned my name here. However, thank you very much Mam for helping us in this way. If you get time please make a video on Mansfield "Bliss".
I have got a similar request for "Bliss" already in a comment from another viewer Srabanti Singha. I will definitely make a video on Bliss very soon. Thank you for your attentive presence.
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mam you are amazing make video on ts eliot hollow men also it will be really helpful