Final answer:
There is no direct example of 'futility (ennui)' in 'Preludes' with a clear 'end (E)' reference; however, the poem's depiction of the drabness of urban life may evoke a sense of ennui.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student has asked for an example of futility (ennui) in 'Preludes,' a poem by T.S. Eliot. One possible interpretation of 'futility' in the poem can be found in its depiction of the monotony and meaninglessness of urban life. Eliot's imagery often conveys a sense of despair and exhaustion with the modern world, which could be associated with a feeling of ennui. However, it is crucial to note that the poem 'Preludes' itself was published before the referenced dates of 1910-1911, and 'Preludes' does not directly provide an example of 'futility' or ennui with a clear 'end (E)' example. It's also important to clarify that 'Preludes' is not explicitly related to the other references provided, such as Samuel Beckett's 'Endgame' or Thomas Hardy's 'Neutral Tones.' For a concrete example of futility in 'Preludes,' one might consider the lines depicting the sordid details of city life and the weariness of its inhabitants as a reflection of existential futility.