Discuss the modern concept of anti-hero in "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock." What question was Prufrock wanting to ask?

Prufrock is an anti-hero because he is on his way to meet a woman to ask a certain question (never clearly stated, but probably a marriage proposal), yet he never accomplishes his goal. The poem instead explores the themes of emotional alienation, doubt, and losing time and youth. Prufrock cannot relate to women, and continually doubts himself and his choices. He fears commitment and questions himself over and over again. His doubts are not resolved, in fact, they only multiply, as he compares himself to different characters, such as Hamlet. He asks his own "to be or not to be?" question, internally discussing his choices with himself. A traditional hero is confident, set on a path, sure of himself, decisive, and moves towards action. Prufrock, however, remains indecisive, weak, and passive, a modern anti-hero.