Read the following excerpt from t. s. eliot's "the love song of j. alfred
prufrock":
and indeed there will be time
to wonder, "do i dare? " and, "do i dare? "
time to turn back and descend the stair,
with a bald spot in the middle of my hair-
(they will say: "how his hair is growing thin! ")
my morning coat, my collar mounting firmly to the chin,
my necktie rich and modest, but asserted by a simple pin-
(they will say: "but how his arms and legs are thin! ")
which two themes does this passage most clearly develop?
a. the modern world can be isolating; one must dream big in order
to accomplish one's goals.
b. do not judge others unless you're willing to be judged; it's better to
be yourself than to pretend to be what you're not.
c. the world focuses too much on outward appearances; one
shouldn't try to live up to others' expectations.
d. it is important to consider other people's feelings; the mind can
play tricks on you.