Love Song Of Alfred J. Prufrock by T.S. Eliot

Prufrock conveys his apprehension and uncertainty as he attempts to tell a woman of his love for her. When Prufrock says, "Do I dare disturb the universe? In a minute there is time for decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse" (lines 45-48), it shows that he is not very confident, he changes and rethinks everything, he overanalyzes, and he is very doubtful. Prufrock monstrates that he has decided not to express his love …

…is a very meticulous man and knows exactly what he wants. However, knowing what you want is not the same as obtaining what you want. When Prufrock says, "Do I dare disturb the universe? In a minute there is time for decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse" (lines 45-48), it is very clear that he is very indecisive and self-conscious. Prufrock has trouble finding the right woman because of his lack of confidence.