My Last Duchess - 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What does the phrase ‘That’s my’ in the first line link to?
A
- Ownership which links to power of duke
- This is commanding
2
Q
When is there a change in control?
A
- ‘That’s a piece of wonder’ which he becomes control, as she is dead
3
Q
‘For calling up that spot of joy’ is what?
A
- He was jealous and too nice, which was an error
4
Q
What is the theme in the poem and how do we know?
A
- Ownership which links to objectification
- ‘Looking as if she were alive’
5
Q
What is happening in the poem?
A
- Conflict
6
Q
What has to be done to this conflict?
A
- It needs to be resolved, through the phrase ‘it grew’
