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My Last Duchess
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What does the Duke believe he can control regarding his Duchess after her death?
He believes he can control her
fortune
and how she is
viewed
by others.
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How does the Duchess undermine the Duke's power?
She values simple things that he
cannot
offer or understand.
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What literary device is used in the Duke's dramatic monologue?
Rhetorical questions
are used to twist his words and maintain control.
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What are the big ideas presented in "My Last Duchess"?
The Duke's
power
is undermined by his wife.
He tries to
regain
control by insinuating her
unfaithfulness
.
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What does the Duke imply by using the word "looks" in relation to his Duchess?
He implies that her looks suggest
desire
and
infidelity
.
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Who is the author of "My Last Duchess"?
Robert Browning
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What does the Duke's command to stop all smiles indicate about his character?
It indicates his desire for
control
and
dominance
.
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What does the Duke's reference to Neptune taming a sea-horse symbolize?
It symbolizes his
control
over
nature
and his own power.
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What themes are explored in "My Last Duchess"?
Power and control
Jealousy and infidelity
The
objectification of women
The
consequences of pride
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How does the Duke view his family name and pedigree in relation to the Duchess?
He believes she should be
grateful
for his family name and pedigree.
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What is ironic about the Duke's perception of dignity?
It is ironic because he fails to act dignified while asserting his
power
.
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What does the Duke's use of commands throughout the poem reveal about his character?
It reveals his
authoritative
and
controlling
nature.
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What is the significance of the phrase "all smiles stopped together"?
It signifies the
Duke's
final act of control over the
Duchess's
life.
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