Thomas Eliot works multiple themes in the poem, however in general, his usage of imagery mainly represents ageing and decay. In the lines "When the evening is spread out against the sky / Like a patient etherized upon a table", the phrases like "sawdust restaurants" and "cheap hotels," the yellow fog, and the afternoon "Asleep...tired... or it malingers", represent decay. The character's concerns about his hair and teeth which is mentioned in the lines "Combing the white hair of the waves blown back / When the wind blows the water white and black," show the problems about aging.
Answer:Carlson is confused because he doesn't understand true friendship. This relates to the theme of male friendship as not many guys travel together and many are alone.
Explanation:
We sometimes like to feel frightened because it gives an adrenaline rush. This kind of fright we have can occur when doing things like watching a scary movie or doing a dangerous stunt. We do this because sometimes being frightened can be kind of fun at the same time.