My last Duchess Flashcards
1
Q
Structure
A
- dramatic monolouge
- poem uses rhyming couplets-reflects the style of romantic poets: despite how this poem is more dark
- he is the only character that speaks despite the fact he is talking to someone he never lets them speak-shows selfish power
- he is the only character that speaks
2
Q
Point
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The poem is a dramatic monologue with the Duke of Ferrara arranging his new marriage but getting swept up talking about his former wife
Suggest he is lost
3
Q
Second point
A
The change in tone is used to show the sinister undertone and power struggle in the relationship he is the only one truly at comflict here
Evidence= poem uses rhyming couplets reflects the style of romantic poets
“Dies along her throat” = The words are also semontically linked to murder ‘die’ and ‘throat’
4
Q
Explanation on enjambent
A
When the duke goes on and on the writer uses this to show anger
