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The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

What does the metaphor of the oyster shell represent?

What does the metaphor of the oyster shell represent

Asked by Sahal T #913890 on 6/26/2019 5:16 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/5/2019 6:48 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 7/5/2019 6:48 PM

The "oyster shells" (aphrodisiac) allude to a one night stands (possibly paid for) and cheap hotels. In essence, he is alluding to the Red Light District..... the den of bars and prostitution.

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