Themes and Characters in 'My Last Duchess'

The video provides a concise analysis of Robert Browning's 'My Last Duchess', focusing on the Duke of Ferrara's monologue about his late wife. It explores the poem's form, structure, and language, highlighting themes of power and control. The video also discusses the historical context of the Victorian era and compares the poem with others like 'Ozymandias'.

What is the primary form of 'My Last Duchess' by Robert Browning?

• Dramatic Monologue

• Sonnet

• Free Verse

• Ballad

Where is the Duke of Ferrara from?

• France

• Germany

• Italy

• Spain

What emotion does the Duke notice on the Duchess's face?

• Blush or Happiness

• Sadness

• Fear

• Anger

What does the Duke imply he did to the Duchess?

• Sent her away

• Had her killed

• Ignored her

• Forgave her

Who is the Duke speaking to in the poem?

• The Count

• A servant

• A guest

• The Duchess

What does the Duke want from the Count?

• To marry the Count's daughter

• Land

• Money

• A painting

What is a key feature of a dramatic monologue?

• Free verse

• No rhyme scheme

• A silent listener

• Multiple speakers

Who is the speaker in 'My Last Duchess'?

• The Duchess

• Robert Browning

• The Count

• The Duke of Ferrara

What is the poem's meter?

• Anapestic trimeter

• Dactylic hexameter

• Iambic pentameter

• Trochaic tetrameter

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

• ABAB

• AABB

• ABBA

• ABCB