Dissecting the Linguistic Tapestry of Modernism: A Comprehensive Stylistic Analysis of T.S. Eliot’s ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’

This study presents a comprehensive stylistic analysis of T.S. Eliot’s seminal modernist poem, “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” focusing on its phonological, graphological, morphological, and lexico-syntactic elements. Through a detailed examination of the poem’s linguistic features, this research aims to elucidate how Eliot’s stylistic choices contribute to the thematic depth, emotional resonance, and aesthetic complexity of the work. The phonological analysis explores the poem’s sound patterns, including alliteration, assonance, and rhyme, and their role in enhancing its lyrical quality. The graphological analysis investigates the visual presentation of the poem, highlighting how punctuation, lineation, and spatial organization influence reader interpretation. Morphological analysis examines word formation, revealing how specific types of words and their derivatives deepen the thematic exploration. The lexico-syntactic analysis focuses on vocabulary choices and sentence structure, demonstrating how they reflect the poem’s exploration of existential concerns and modern alienation. The findings reveal that Eliot’s intricate stylistic framework is integral to the poem’s exploration of the modern psyche, offering new insights into its enduring appeal and significance. This study contributes to the broader field of literary studies by providing a holistic understanding of Eliot’s stylistic innovation in “Prufrock” and its impact on the modernist poetic landscape.