My Last Duchess

Question 1

What is the Narrative of My Last Duchess?

Answer 1

A story by a Duke about his duchess that passed away where he will aometimes use power but also show his love for the duchess however on the other hand he also presents the duchess to be lucky to be with him and thatvhe would easily get jealous if the duchess talked to another man.

Question 2

What is the context of My Last Duchess?

Answer 2

It is based on Alfonso II, Duke of Fettara, whose first wife died after three years of marriage in 1561. The subject matter of the poem - the ‘marriage market’ - would have ensured that the poem was topical 1950s Britain.

Question 3

What is the structure of My Last Duchess?

Answer 3

Caesura and Enjambment

Question 4

What is the Form of My Last Duchess?

Answer 4

Iambic pentameter

Question 5

What are the Language Techniques used in My Last Duchess?

Answer 5

Rhetorical question, embedded clause, repetition