My Last Duchess

This poem is wrote by...

(a)  

Which is not an intention used in this poem?

• To criticise how those in powerful positions often mistreat their subjects.

• To highlight that humans power is transient.

• To question the power and control of authoritative and autocratic figures in our society especially the mistreatment of women.

How were 17th century women viewed in the poem?

• Powerless

• Strong

• obedient

• Smart

There are rumours that the Duke could’ve killed his Duchess

• False

• True

What language device is this quote: “I call that piece of wonder, now: Frá Pandolfs hands worked busily a day, and there she stands.”

• Caesura

• Onomatopoeia

• Enjambement

Who is the speaker in the poem?

• The Last Duchess

• Duke Alfonso ll of Ferrara

• Robert Browning

What type of poem is it?

• Dramatic monologue

• Autobiographical poem

• Sonnet

Who is thought to be the “last duchess”?

• Victoria

• Lucrezia de Medici

• Elizabeth

What word class is “drawn”

• Noun

• Adverb

• Verb

What does the duke believe?

• That he should be the Duchesses only interest.

• That he should be the only person who can see the duchess.

• That the duchess shouldn’t pay attention to other men.