Inevitable Innovation

 T.S. Eliot was a writer who dove deep into the questioning of modern thoughts versus traditional doings of which are normally societal as all came with innovation around the world. The Love Song of J. Alfred  references the complex and fast-changing society he is within. Additionally, technologies, movements, ideas, and structure all around are changing faster than one single person can keep up with. Some phrases in the poem are relatively cut short. This technique of bits and pieces ties back into the quick paced society allowing the reader to be fully within the feeling the poem is conveying instead of just a read. The poem explains emotion and feeling anxiety and interaction in lieu of the pursuit of personal desires. Hysteria references the behavior of such and how the line between sanity and madness can be a bit blurred. Likely enough, sometimes these can be blended together leaving rigidity and defining features to drift into the distances. With that being said, T.S. Eliot uses his critical technique to draw the reader into the poem in hopes of allowing the feeling of blurred lines within hysteria. Journey of Magi explores the stances on spirituality. There is not one continuous spiritual path each person takes and as time goes on, modernity okays a large role in the inclusion of subsequent spiritual beliefs. The mention of Christ’s child is to questioning causing this setback in beliefs and values to occur. Imagery is clearly exemplified throughout this poem and clearly dictates the themes of faith and spirituality in modern versus traditional time periods. His techniques are meaningful yet intentional through the lens of fragments, allusion, symbolism, and connection. Overall, the transitioning modern narratives are being challenged by T.S. Eliot as they go against traditional values. 

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