My Last Duchess Flashcards
Which quote portrays a sense of belonging?
That’s my last duchess painted on the wall
Which quote shows a symbol of the duke’s power?
The curtain I have drawn for you
Which quote shows that the duke doesn’t have power over the duchess
She thanked men-good!
Which quote portrays the dukes egotistic nature?
Notice Neptune though taming a seahorse
Which quote shows the duke desires control?
I gave commands then all smiles stopped together
What does the quote that’s my last duchess painted on the wall emphasise?
The use of the word my demonstrates that he has ownership over the duchess
It could also suggest that he boasting about the painting which shows that he wants us to know what he’s done
What does the quote the curtain I have drawn for you suggest?
This demonstrates that he decides when the duchess gets shown which reveals that he thinks she’s an object
What does the quote she thanked men-good! Illustrate?
This suggests that the duke can’t control the duchess and he has no power over her
What does the quote notice Neptune though taming a seahorse suggest?
This Roman mythological metaphor represents that the duke sees himself as a god and has captured the duchess and made her his
What does the quote I gave commands and then all smiles stopped all together demonstrate?
It hints at her murder and shows the duke has so much power he only has to say the word for her to be murdered
