An individual’s change of perspective is brought upon by internal reflections and realisations. These changes allow individuals to see things in a new light and acquire a sense of understanding of themselves and the world around them. The notion that changing perspectives is initiated by internal factors is effectively highlighted in T.S. Eliot’s dramatic monologue The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock and Oodgeroo Noonuccal’s poem We Are Going. These two poems do not support the statement that all changes of perspective are initiated by external factors. Instead, the personas’ change their perspective initiated by internal factors. However, to an extent, British pop band, Pulp’s, song Common People does support the notion that changes of perspective are initiated by external factors. In the song the female character’s change in perspective is triggered by her surroundings. Through the analysis of the texts, we can see that changes in perspective are precipitated by either internal or external factors. Inner reflection can lead to a greater understanding of one’s self and the world and thus, result in the change of perspective one’s self. In T. S. Eliot’s modernistic piece The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock epitomises characteristics of the modernistic movement, which focuses on the inner self and the alienation of an individual – factors that contribute to the portrayal of the persona. Prufrock is tortured with inner conflicts of hesitation and a desire to engage in society. His conflicts are reflective of the anguished psyche of modern man and are represented through the employment of a dramatic monologue. Prufrock’s yearning to partake in social activities and desire to partake in social activities and wish to consummate the relationship with a female interest is highlighted in the wistful tone of “let us go then, you and I.” The irregular rhyming pattern and repetition of rhetorical questions, “Do I dare?” and “How should I presume?�