A Disorganized Chaos And The Desolated World: An Analysis Of The Theme Of ‘Emptiness And Cultural Decay’ In T.S. Eliot’s “The Hollow Men”

Abstract

The objective of the study’s project, entitled “A Disorganised Chaos and the Desolated World: An Analysis of the Theme of Emptiness and Cultural Decay in T.S. Eliot’s “The Hollow Men,” is to break down and examine the poem’s primary subject matter of emptiness and cultural decay. Through evaluating the poem’s symbolism, imagery, and narrative framework, the research attempts to understand the effects of cultural degradation on populations and societies as a whole depicted in the poem. The study
incorporates an assortment of qualitative and theoretical techniques. The qualitative study involves careful examination and analysis of the poetry, analysing its symbolism, mental imagery, and narrative framework. The study additionally relies on theoretical
frameworks, such as criticism of literature and cultural theory, in order to offer a more full understanding of the problem of emptiness and cultural degradation. Through applying these methodologies, the study tries to unearth the root meanings and consequences associated with the poem and how they apply to the broader historical and social backdrop. The study provides insight into the basic concepts of emptiness, cultural decay, disillusionment, existential crises, and misery in the poem. Through a thorough examination of the poem’s symbolism, imagery, conversation, and poetic methods, the study demonstrates the deeper meanings and implications of these issues. The result of the study provides a full knowledge of how T.S. Eliot examines the psychological and societal implications of cultural decline, providing essential insights into how people function in the context of spiritual emptiness. In T.S. Eliot’s “The Hollow Men,” issues of cultural deterioration, dissatisfaction, existential trouble, and despair are clearly portrayed. Through symbols and introspective conversations, Eliot examines the empty space and decay of existence, asking what the purpose of life is in a solitary world.