My Last Duchess By Robert Browning Flashcards
Who is the author of the poem ‘My Last Duchess’?
Robert Browning
What is the form of the poem ‘My Last Duchess’?
Dramatic monologue
Who is the speaker in the poem ‘My Last Duchess’?
The Duke
What is the setting of the poem ‘My Last Duchess’?
The Duke’s gallery in his palace
What does the Duke reveal about his last duchess in the poem?
That she was too easily pleased and did not appreciate his ‘gift of a nine-hundred-years-old name’
How does the Duke feel about his last duchess?
He is possessive and controlling
What does the Duke’s attitude towards his last duchess reveal about him?
His arrogance and desire for power and control
What literary device is used in the poem ‘My Last Duchess’ to reveal the Duke’s character?
Irony
What does the Duke show the envoy in the poem ‘My Last Duchess’?
A portrait of his last duchess
How does the Duke describe the expression on his last duchess’ face in the portrait?
As if she were alive
What does the Duke mention about the painter of the portrait in the poem ‘My Last Duchess’?
That he was skilled and captured the duchess’ beauty well
What does the Duke imply about the fate of his last duchess in the poem ‘My Last Duchess’?
That he had her killed
What does the Duke expect from his next duchess in the poem ‘My Last Duchess’?
To be obedient and appreciate his status and gifts
What is the tone of the Duke’s speech in the poem ‘My Last Duchess’?
Arrogant and controlling
What does the poem ‘My Last Duchess’ reveal about the themes of power and control?
It portrays the Duke’s desire for dominance and his need to exert control over others
What is the central conflict in the poem ‘My Last Duchess’?
The conflict between the Duke’s desire for control and the duchess’ independence
What does the poem ‘My Last Duchess’ suggest about the treatment of women in society?
It highlights the objectification and possession of women by powerful men
What does the poem ‘My Last Duchess’ suggest about the consequences of unchecked power?
It shows how power can corrupt and lead to abuse and violence
How does the poem ‘My Last Duchess’ explore the theme of art and representation?
Through the portrayal of the duchess in the painting and the Duke’s control over her image
What is the significance of the title ‘My Last Duchess’?
It emphasizes the possessiveness and objectification of the duchess by the Duke
What does the poem ‘My Last Duchess’ reveal about the nature of relationships?
It exposes the imbalance of power and control in relationships, particularly between men and women
What is the Duke’s attitude towards women in the poem ‘My Last Duchess’?
He sees them as objects to be possessed and controlled
How does the Duke’s attitude towards his last duchess contribute to the poem’s themes of power and control?
It exemplifies the oppressive nature of the Duke’s power and his need for dominance over others
What does the Duke’s behavior towards the envoy in the poem ‘My Last Duchess’ reveal about his character?
His manipulative and controlling nature
