My Last Duchess Flashcards
What is the quotes “I” “me” (Duke) “She” “her” (Duchess) using as a method?
First and third person pronouns
What does the quote “Fra Pandolfs hands” use as a method?
Synecdoche
What does the quote “Stoop” use as a method? (And in addition: “Never”)
Repetition (and Adverb)
What quote uses first and third person pronouns to show the dukes control over even the memory of his wife?
“I” “me” (Duke) “She” “her” (Duchess)
What quote uses synecdoche to show how the duke only sees the artists for the featured that benefited his aims?
(sees him as a tool)
“Fra Pandolfs hands”
What quote uses repetition (+ adverb) to show the dukes is obsession with a sense of pride ?
“Stoop” (“Never”)
Who is the poet of My last Duchess?
Robert browning
What is the poets experience with Power/Love/(Politics)?
Late era romantic- Fascinated with power of art and legacy: such as the Renaissance (which Influenced him)
What is the message of my last duchess?
Power corrupts people into believing they are worth more than they are.
What is the analysis of the quote “I” “me” (Duke) “She” “her” (Duchess)
Shows control the duke wants to have over his wife’s memory- everything has to be recalled through his POV.
-lack of mentioning her by name/ (only by pronouns) suggests a distance /lack of personal depth in their relationship +showing a lack of remorse at her death
(Evokes resentment for his jealousy)
What is the analysis of the quote “Fra Pandolfs hands”
-Duke sees artists only for the hands that made the painting (only what was useful to him) -reflects selfishness /egoism
(Creates resentment for the clearly self centred Duke)
What is a synecdoche?
When a part of the body represents all (e.g) Fra Pandolfs hands.
What is the analysis of the quote “Stoop” “Never”
-Duke obsessed w/ sense of pride- shows how he is “above” showing anger for his wife disrespecting his name.
+ “Never” -his pride stopped him from doing the right thing
(he won’t “lower” himself to admitting anger/ being honest) + (evokes frustration at his pride -which led to her death)
