Structure

• • Dramatic monologue emphasises his selfish nature and need to emphasise his importance to others
  • Emphasises megalomania of Duke and need he has for dominance
• • First person narrative allows us to fully understand his actions and feelings, even when he doesn't recognise himself
• • Poem is written in rhyming couplets but are not end-stopped which pushes the poem on - shows how Duke relentlessly pursues his next bride
  • Rhyming couplets shows his desire for control