The Works of T.S. Eliot 16: The Waste Land Part V

A discussion of the The Waste Land Part V from the online course Classics of American Literature: T.S. Eliot, taught by Duke University English Professor Victor Strandberg.

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Damyata: The boat responded
Gaily, to the hand expert with sail and oar
The sea was calm, your heart would have responded
Gaily, when invited, beating obedient
To controlling hands

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Obviously you don't seem to fully grasp the Christian consolation and hope the end of 'The waste land' offers. Who is the keyholder to open our prisons? Who can lead us back home? Who has control of the boat?