Question

Read lines 85-86 from the poem “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” and answer the question.

Answer 1

Answer:

Disheartened

Explanation:

In these lines, Prufrock talks about the eternal Footman. We do not know who he is, but the fact that he is "eternal" implies a metaphysical presence. As the poem focuses on death heavily, it is likely that the Footman is connected to death. A footman was responsible for welcoming visitors, which implies this footman might welcome Prufrock to the afterlife. The fact taht he snickers, instead of laughing, conveys a lack of respect and care, as if the Footman thought very little of the speaker. All this contributes to a disheartened mood.