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.
    • How does the Duchess undermine the Duke's power?
      She values simple things that he cannot offer or understand.
    • What literary device is used in the Duke's dramatic monologue?
      Rhetorical questions are used to twist his words and maintain control.
    • 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.
    • What does the Duke imply by using the word "looks" in relation to his Duchess?
      He implies that her looks suggest desire and infidelity.
    • Who is the author of "My Last Duchess"?
      Robert Browning
    • What does the Duke's command to stop all smiles indicate about his character?
      It indicates his desire for control and dominance.
    • What does the Duke's reference to Neptune taming a sea-horse symbolize?
      It symbolizes his control over nature and his own power.
    • What themes are explored in "My Last Duchess"?
      • Power and control
      • Jealousy and infidelity
      • The objectification of women
      • The consequences of pride
    • 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.
    • What is ironic about the Duke's perception of dignity?
      It is ironic because he fails to act dignified while asserting his power.
    • What does the Duke's use of commands throughout the poem reveal about his character?
      It reveals his authoritative and controlling nature.
    • 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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