T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land" is often associated with the psychological and cultural fragmentation of the post-war world. How does the poem's innovative use of myth and literary allusion contribute to this sense of fragmentation?
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The allusions provide a sense of continuity and connection to a stable past, offering solace in the present chaos.
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The juxtaposition of disparate myths and literary fragments mirrors the brokenness of contemporary society and the loss of shared cultural narratives.
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Eliot uses myth to create a utopian vision of a future society that transcends the failures of the present.
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The allusions are primarily intended to showcase Eliot's erudition and have little bearing on the poem's thematic concerns.