My Last Duchess

Question 1

My Last Duchess Form?

Answer 1

• Dramatic Monologue
• rhyming couplets and iambic pentameter show Dukes desire for control but enjambment suggests he gets carried away with his anger and passions. this creates a picture of a somewhat unstable character, whose obsession with power is unsettling

‘SHE THANKED MEN-GOOD! BUT THANKED SOMEHOW- I KNOW NOT HOW’ repetition here creates a stuterring effect which underlines his exasperation with her behaviour. Enjambment makes it sound like hes getting carried away by his anger

Question 2

My Last Duchess power and Objection?

Answer 2

Duke felt he needed power and control over the Duchess. he saw her as another possession, to be collected and admired, just like his artwork

‘NONE PUTS BY THE CERTAIN I HAVE DRAWN FOR YOU BUT I’ he controls who looks at the painting but he couldnt control who looks at wife irl

Question 3

My Last Duchess Status

Answer 3

status is important to the duke. he cares about how others see him

‘SHE RANKED MY GIFT OF A NINE-HUNDERED-YEAR-OLD NAME WITH ANYBODY’S GIFT’

Question 4

My Last Duchess poems to compare

Answer 4

Ozymadias for pride and craving of power

Checking out me history for abuse of power