Question

question 10 of 20
read the following excerpt from t. s. eliots \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 world focuses too much on outward appearances; one shouldnt try to live up to others expectations.

b. it is important to consider other peoples feelings; the mind can play tricks on you.

c. the modern world can be isolating; one must dream big in order

Explanation:

In the excerpt, the narrator is concerned about others' comments on his hair, arms, legs, and attire (outward appearances). The repeated "Do I dare?" and worry about others' opinions suggest he's pressured by others' expectations, aligning with option A. Option B's "consider others' feelings" and "mind tricks" aren't supported. Option C's "isolating" and "dream big" are irrelevant to the passage's focus on appearance and expectations.

Answer:

A. The world focuses too much on outward appearances; one shouldn't try to live up to others' expectations.