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 …showed first 75 words of 262 total…

…showed last 75 words of 262 total…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.