In the story "My Last Duchess- the Duke talks about his deceased wife. The reader might assume that the Duke killed his wife out of a fit of jealousy. He talks to a man about how much he hated his wife's attitude. This speech gives the Duke a possible motive for killing his wife. The Duke never comes out and admits to the murder. There are many clues to connect him to the murderer. Robert Browning, the author, uses foreshadowing, style, structure, and point of view to enforce the plot about a murder. .
Browning uses foreshadowing to help the reader understand the motive of the Duke. The Duke tells us that the Duchess had "A heart "how shall I say? "too soon made glad- (21). This is a clue to show that the Duke was a very jealous man. He was very furious that his wife was too nice of a woman. He thought she was ungrateful. He shows this emotion when he says he feels " As if she ranked/ My gift of a nine-years-old name/ With anybody's gift- (33-34). The Duke didn't like the fact that she was kind to everybody. All these clues add up to the idea that the Duke was responsible for the duchess' murder.
Browning has a unique use of style and structure that makes the poem more involving. The poem is written in a dramatic monologue style. The Duke makes a long statement about his feelings and ideas. A monologue involves the speech of one individual. The speech the Duke makes is very disturbing. The intriguing feeling the reader develops creates the dramatic tone. The style and structure of the poem emphasize the mysterious tone the author wanted to create.
Browning's use of point of view calls attention to the plot of the story. The Duke's point of view helps the reader realize the man's intentions. The Duke intends to marry a new woman, and have more control over this woman. Throughout the poem the Duke proves to be the type of man that has to be in control. His control is displayed when he tells his guest that no one may draw "the curtain but I- (10).
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Robert Browning's 1842 poem My Last Duchess influenced by the strict roles in relationships of the Victorian Era and patriarchal society, tells a story of a young man's unhelpful love. ... " "Though his fair daughter's self, as I avowed At starting, is my object. ... My Last Duchess demonstrates this issue as the persona of the poem objectifies the woman, "The depth passion of its earnest glance, But to myself they turned (since non puts by The curtain I have drawn for you but I)" This emphasises the concept that men objectify women and expect as he degrades ...
Robert Browning's Poetry: Style and Form A wonderful poet, loving husband, and caring father can be found when Robert Browning is looked at. ... Robert lived with his parents, Robert and Sarah Anna Browning, and his sister, Sarianna (Ian Lancashire). ... Robert and Elizabeth had one son, Robert Wiedemann Barrett Browning (Ian Lancashire 2). ... Robert Browning died in 1889 on the same day that his last volume of verse was published (Everett 1). ... Robert Browning used this theme in many of his poems. ...
Critical Reviews on "My Last Duchess" Robert Browning's collections of poetry are full of dramatic Monologues. ... "My last Duchess" is only one of many poems, written by Browning that is full of secrets, curiosity, and accusations. In "My Last Duchess", Browning is full of literary devices and hints as to what might have happened to a young girl once married to the Duke of Ferrara. Robert Browning uses imagery and allusion in "My Last Duchess" to describe the attitude of the Duke of Ferrara and his possessiveness. ... He says that Browning speaks through the mouth of the b...
Browning's Dramatic Monologue Readers favor Robert Browning's story poems in a form he perfected, the dramatic monologue (Kennedy 1169). ... Probably one of the most famous dramatic monologues ever written is Browning's "My Last Duchess" (661). Robert Browning is known as the father of the dramatic monologue. ... An important aspect of "My Last Duchess" is Browning's use of a silent audience. ... In conclusion, Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess" exemplifies all the characteristics that a dramatic monologue has. ...
Through his characters in both the poems "Porphyria's Lover" and "My Last Duchess", Robert Browning incorporates, vivid and violent imagery that reveal his sexual and social views of women. ... In "Porphyria's Lover" and "My last Duchess" he incorporates the use of a narrator in the first person. ... The tone of "Porphyria's Lover" and "My Last Duchess" is grim. ... Also in "My Last Duchess", the Duke punished the Duchess for her natural sexuality. ... Robert browning was not a simple-minded man, and this is reflected in his writing style. ...
THE LIFE OF ROBERT BROWNING Robert Browning is an excellent example to use when one is discussing how individuals struggle to survive in the literary world. ... Her husband, Robert Browning, was a clerk in the Bank of England. ... Robert Browning the elder shared his experiences as a young man with his son; therefore, he helped influence his son's literature ("Robert Browning" 6). ... Robert Browning followed in the footsteps of his father when he took the responsibility of educating his son ("Robert Browning" 7). ... In conclusion, we can all learn from Robert Browning. ...
Theme of poem "Meeting at Night" by Robert Browning Robert Browning started writing poetry at a very early age and was one of the most famous Victorian poets of his time. ... The form of "Meeting at Night" is a lyric; Browning expresses his feelings in this poem which is obviously love or being in love. ... Browning's use of imagery is very important in order for the reader to visualize the speaker on his journey. ... The last two lines of the poem, "And a voice less loud, through its joys and fears, Than the two hearts beating each to each," definitely emb...
THE LIFE OF ROBERT BROWNING Robert Browning is an excellent example to use when one is discussing how individuals struggle to survive in the literary world. ... Her husband, Robert Browning, was a clerk in the Bank of England. ... Robert Browning the elder shared his experiences as a young man with his son; therefore, he helped influence his son's literature ("Robert Browning" 6). ... Robert Browning followed in the footsteps of his father when he took the responsibility of educating his son ("Robert Browning" 7). ... In conclusion, we can all learn from Robert Browning. ...
