My Last Duchess

• Who is the main character in "My Lost Duchess"?

  An Italian Duke
• What crime did the Duke commit against his first wife?

  He murdered her
• What is the Duke preparing for in the poem?

  His second marriage
• How is the first wife referred to in the poem?

  Unnamed woman
• How does the Duke describe his first wife?

  Careless and egotistical
• What does the Duke's belief about his wife suggest about his character?

  He is immature and egotistical
• What is the central theme of "My Lost Duchess"?

  • The Duke's reflection on his first marriage
  • The consequences of his actions
  • The transition to a second marriage
• What does the poem suggest about the Duke's feelings towards his first wife's death?

  He feels unremorseful
• How does Browning depict the Duke's character throughout the poem?

  As proud and casual
• What literary device is prominently used in the poem to convey the Duke's nature?

  Dramatic irony
• Who is Lucretia de Medici in relation to the poem?

  A reference in the poem
• What tone does the poem maintain throughout its narrative?

  A careful and believable tone
• What does the Duke's account reveal about his perception of marriage?

  He views it as a social status
• How does the Duke's immaturity contribute to the poem's conflict?

  It leads to his wife's death
• What does the Duke's pride indicate about his character?

  He has a high opinion of himself
• What is the Duke's attitude towards his first wife's memory?

  He is dismissive
• How does the poem reflect on the theme of power dynamics in relationships?

  It shows the Duke's control over his wife