My Last Duchess

Question 1

My Last Duchess presents the ______ and _____ of an individual whose power is
challenged by his wife. Those whose power is weak must ______ their power through violence and
_____ of others.

Answer 1

My Last Duchess presents the insecurity and jealousy of an individual whose power is
challenged by his wife. Those whose power is weak must assert their power through violence and
subjugation of others.

Question 2

Why was the poem written?

Answer 2

Fascinated by the Italian Renaissance period (14th
-16th C) due to living in Italy for many
years.

Question 3

Who was the poet?

Answer 3

Robert Browning

Question 4

That’s my last _____ painted on the wall,

Answer 4

That’s my last Duchess painted on the wall,

Question 5

Looking as if she were _____

Answer 5

Looking as if she were alive

Question 6

A heart – how shall I say? – too soon _____ ____ ,

Answer 6

A heart – how shall I say? – too soon made glad,

Question 7

I gave ______ ;

Answer 7

I gave commands;