My Last Duchess Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the poet?
A
Robert Browning
2
Q
Context?
A
Revolves around the theme of political and social power in the hands of the duke. It depicts the harsh reality of a controlling marriage and a dominating husband who enjoys tyrannical power
3
Q
Themes?
A
Misuse of power and patriarchal power
4
Q
Form and structure?
A
Poem is a dramatic monologue that is structured like a speech that reveals the narrators inner emotions.
5
Q
Analyse ‘half-flush that dies along her throat’
A
Alluding to her future-her death, she’s becoming flustered (embarrassed)
6
Q
Analyse ‘(since none puts by the curtain I have drawn for you, but I)
A
Duke finally has the control over her that he always desired - acts as a metaphor (now controls who sees her smile
