My Last Duchess Flashcards
1
Q
Main themes
A
- Jealousy and paranoia
- Love
- Power
2
Q
What is the Duke paranoid about?
A
The Duchess’ behaviour around others e.g. the painter
3
Q
“Half-flush”
A
Blushing is a sign of modesty he sees it as a sign of flattery
4
Q
“Spot of joy”
A
The duke sees blushing as a sign of flattery
5
Q
Form/structure
A
Iambic pentameter- classically associated with love
6
Q
What is the relationship built on?
A
Power and ownership
7
Q
What is the Duchess to the Duke?
A
Property
8
Q
What does the relationship involve?
A
An element of tension
9
Q
“My”
A
Shows ownership
10
Q
What does the duke possess?
A
Power
11
Q
Describe the Duke in 4 words
A
- Privelaged
- Wealthy
- Powerful
- Deeply insecure
12
Q
What does the Duke’s insecurity lead to?
A
Paranoia and therefore jealousy
13
Q
What does the Duke’s paranoia lead to?
A
Sentencing his wife to death
14
Q
“I gave commands, then all smiles stopped together”
A
What the Duke’s paranoia has led to
