Themes and Techniques in 'My Last Duchess'

The video provides an in-depth analysis of Robert Browning's 'My Last Duchess', focusing on its dramatic monologue form, historical context, and themes of power, control, and objectification. It explores Browning's use of iambic pentameter, enjambment, and caesura to reveal the Duke's character. The video also compares the poem with others in the AQA GCSE anthology, highlighting themes of hierarchy and authority.

What is the primary literary form used in 'My Last Duchess'?

• Dramatic Monologue

• Epic

• Sonnet

• Ballad

Which historical figure inspired the character of the Duke in 'My Last Duchess'?

• Duke of Wellington

• Duke of York

• Duke of Edinburgh

• Duke Alfonso II

What is the main purpose of a dramatic monologue?

• To describe a setting

• To tell a story

• To reveal the character of the narrator

• To express emotions

What was the rumored cause of Lucretia de Medici's death?

• Accident

• Illness

• Poisoning by the Duke

• Natural causes

What poetic structure is used in 'My Last Duchess'?

• Free verse

• Blank verse

• Iambic pentameter

• Haiku

Which theme is NOT explored in 'My Last Duchess'?

• Gender control

• Objectification of women

• Power hierarchy

• Nature's beauty

What does the use of enjambment in the poem suggest?

• A musical quality

• A lack of control

• A sense of control

• A rhythmic flow

What does the painting of The Duchess symbolize?

• The Duke's control

• The Duke's love

• The Duchess's freedom

• The Duchess's beauty

Which poem is NOT mentioned as a comparison to 'My Last Duchess'?

• The Waste Land

• Ozymandias

• Kamikaze

• The Prelude