A common interpretation of The Last Duchess centers on the idea of the objectification and subjugation of women. We can see that the Duke judges the value of a living woman by referring to the Duchess as "painted on the wall... There she stands as if alive.” He attempts to identify his wife with the painting‚ due to the fact that the Duchess is no longer there‚ physically with him‚ the painting is enough for the Duke and also makes her a lot easier to control. He also refers to the painting of his
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In the poem‚ “To His Coy Mistress” and “My Last Duchess” there is more of a contrast of the women’s attitude than a comparison. Although‚ there wasn’t much revealed about the women other than the speaker’s brief interpretation along with the literary devices metaphor‚ and hyperbole‚ as well as the divergent tones of insistent‚ despairing‚ dramatic and ironic. When comparing and contrasting the attitude of both speakers‚ is it easy to notice the disparity between the men and their approaches concerning
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Both poems “Hazel tells LaVerne” by Katharyn Hown Machan and “My Last Duchess” by Robert Browning uses unique ways to reveal the speakers. The speakers of each poem reveal something about themselves as they try to narrate a story. The speaker of the “Hazel tells LaVerne” story repeats the line “me a princess‚” indicating that her bluster is just a front for her dreams. The word choice and humorous tone of Machan’s story also reveal much about Hazel’s personality and position. The ways she uses
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Clockwork Through the late afternoon‚ and into the early evening‚ Porphyria’s lover sat motionlessly in a high-backed leather chair. Facing the unlit fireplace and with fingers entwined‚ he silently and stiffly awaited the arrival of his companion. Above the fireplace a large mirror clings to the chimney breast‚ reflecting an ominous image of the bookcase stood towering above him. Just below on the mantle sits an ornate wooden clock‚ hands stood at quarter-past six. Outside‚ a snow storm attacked
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this essay‚ the theme of male or female power in relationships pervades throughout. The views of the speakers are expressed and defined through literary and poetic techniques. This gives the reader an insight into the speaker’s problems and dissatisfaction of a relationship‚ due to an imbalance of power. However there are dissimilarities between the poems - for example where in "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" the female displays supernatural power and dominance over a knight‚ the Duke in "My Last Duchess"
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Question : What is a dramatic monologue? Which of the two‚ in your opinion‚ is the stronger dramatic monologue in Tennyson’s “Ulysses” or Browning’s “My Last Duchess”? Answer : Traditionally dramatic monologue is a lyrical poem in the form of speech spoken by a single man. It is dramatic because it begins abruptly and in the development of its thought it takes several sudden turns which impart dramatic dimension to the poem. In a dramatic monologue the single speaker reveals his thoughts in the
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Submitted to: Mrs. Lourdes Bautista Submitted by: Albert John I. Icay 2ABCOM1 My Husband’s Lover I. Contents of the Show My Husband’s Lover is a Filipino drama television series created and developed by Suzette Doctolero and produced by GMA Network. It premiered on June 10‚ 2013 on the network’s coveted Primetime block. The series stars Carla Abellana‚ Tom Rodriguez and Dennis Trillo as the main characters. Carolyn Galve serves as the executive
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“Andrea Del Sarto” and “My Last Duchess” It is interesting how to poems from the same author can present the same themes in such different ways. We will be comparing‚ Browning’s “Andrea Del Sarto” and “My Last Duchess”. There are two topics that have important roles in both poems; these are art and the role of woman. Browning shows us women in very different roles in these two poems. He also presents art in both poems from different points of view. In “My Last Duchess” women’s role is of a free
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Explore the ways in which Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth and Browning presents the speakers in Porphyria’s Lover‚ My Last Duchess and the Laboratory Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth in such a way that she is shown as a strong and powerful woman. Her ability to manipulate Macbeth to murder Duncan in order to get more power is a key example of this aspect of her character. Browning also presents his speakers in a similar way to Shakespeare through their need to control. The main way that both
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While writing my comparative essay draft‚ I’ve noticed a lot of things about my writing style and preparation. When I am preparing to write an essay‚ I noticed how much more organized I have become. Instead of jotting down every little thing that comes to mind‚ and rambling on and on about a subject‚ I can get lead into my subjects and get straight to the point. I have also taught myself a few things. I am writing about the similarities and differences between eating out and eating at home. If I
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