poem four my last duchess Flashcards
my last duchess summary
the duke shows the commissional painting of his first duchess. the duchess is equally pleased by everyone and the duke was jealous. it implies he murdered her.
how is power and conflict shown
power and conflict is shown in the way the duke is showing off his power and the control he had over the duchess’s life. there’s conflict between who he presents/ wants himself to be and who he really is
how is the poem written
its a dramatic monologue
written in iambic pentameter
in rhyming couplets
what poem doesn’t last duchess link to and why?
ozymandias because:
both poem have a clear distinctive voice
both poems are about someone with unpleasant qualities
both poems about the same type of power
characters in both poems show their dark side
quote that shows possession over his duchess
“that’s my last duchess”
quote that shows his power over the duchess
“(since none puts by the curtain i have drawn for you, but i)”
quote that shows his jealously towards other men
“with anybody’s gift”
quote that implies he killed her
“There she stands as if alive”
