Browning (key themes/ ideas/ quotes)

Question 1

Who stood in the way of Browning and Elizabeth Barett’s marriage?

Answer 1

Her father

Question 2

What linguistic technique did Browning often resort to?

Answer 2

Dramatic Monologues

Question 3

What country did Browning move to from England?

Answer 3

Italy

Question 4

Who educated Browning?

Answer 4

His Father was supportive of him until Robert was 34.

Question 5

What Century was Browning around?

Answer 5

19th Century

Question 6

What are the main Theme of Browning’s writing?

Answer 6

Jealousy, violence, death and delusion

Question 7

Who influenced Browning most?

Answer 7

Monclar was a significant influence on Browning’s Poetry

Question 8

What was the term given for Browning’s unique style of writing?

Answer 8

Psycho-Analyisis. The poet may speak in self-justification or in a mood of detached self-explanation, contented, resigned or remorseful

Question 9

Robert Browning was renowned for his skills in doing what?

Answer 9

Character Development

Question 10

What does the title ‘My Last Duchess’ imply abt the speaker?

Answer 10

That he’s had, multiple wives