My Last Duchess Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Duke called in My Last Duchess
A
Duke of Ferrara
2
Q
What were the rumours about The Duke’s wife
A
There were rumours that his 17 year old wife was poisoned and then he married someone else
3
Q
Why was Browning inspired by the Dukes story
A
He was a Victorian Poet and he saw lots of similarities between his society and the Duke’s like the Class inequality and oppression of women.
4
Q
Why did the Duke get away with his behaviour
A
Because he was a Man and of High Status
