English poetry my last duchess

• What is the title of the poem written by Robert Browning?

  My Last Duchess
• What type of poem is "My Last Duchess"?

  It is a dramatic monologue.
• Who is the speaker in "My Last Duchess"?

  The Duke of Ferrara is the speaker.
• What does the Duke show to his guest in the poem?

  He shows a painting of his former wife, the Duchess.
• How does the Duke feel about his wife's expression in the painting?

  He feels disappointed by her expression of happiness.
• What actions did the Duke take due to his disappointment with the Duchess?

  He gave commands that may have led to her death.
• Who does the Duke want to marry at the end of the poem?

  He wants to marry the Count's daughter.
• What does the poem suggest about the Duke's perception of power?

  It suggests he may not be as powerful as he believes.
• What is the structure of "My Last Duchess"?

  • It is a dramatic monologue.
  • Written in iambic pentameter.
  • Contains a tightly controlled rhyme scheme of rhyming couplets.
• What does the use of iambic pentameter in the poem signify?

  It reflects the Duke's tight control over the situation.
• What literary device is primarily used in the poem?

  The poem primarily uses dramatic monologue.
• How does the Duke's use of personal pronouns reflect his character?

  It shows he is possessive and self-obsessed.
• What do the formal terms of address used by the Duke indicate?

  They indicate his superiority over the envoy.
• What do the Duke's questions to the envoy reveal about his character?

  They reveal that he is making demands rather than asking questions.
• What metaphor is used in the poem regarding Neptune?

  Neptune is a metaphor for the Duke's desire to dominate and control women.
• What historical context is relevant to "My Last Duchess"?

  • Set in the Italian Renaissance (14th-16th century).
  • Written during the Victorian era (1842).
  • Reflects Victorian attitudes towards women as property of their husbands.
• How can "My Last Duchess" be interpreted as a criticism of Victorian attitudes towards women?

  It highlights the Duke's obsession with his wife's behavior reflecting societal expectations of women.
• What structural feature suggests a lack of control in the Duke's speech?

  The enjambment in the poem indicates a lack of control.
• What does the structure of one long stanza in the poem signify?

  It signifies the Duke's continuous, uncontrolled speech.
• Which poems are suggested for comparison with "My Last Duchess" and why?

  • Ozymandias: Themes of power and control.
  • Extract from The Prelude: Misguided notions of power.
  • Kamikaze: Exploration of authority and its consequences.
  • Tissue: Examination of human constructs and fragility.
• What is the purpose of the video mentioned in the study material?

  It serves as a quick recap of the poem for revision purposes.
• What is the publication year of "My Last Duchess"?

  1842
• What does the Duke's uncontrolled speech suggest about his character?

  It suggests he lacks true power and control over his emotions.