SAQ From " My Last Duchess"
(Q.1) What kind of a poem is ‘My Last Duchess’?
Ans: “My Last Duchess” is a dramatic monologue. The Duke, the narrator, speaks to a silent listener about a portrait of his late wife. The poem reveals the Duke’s arrogance, possessiveness, and cruelty, while exploring themes of power, control, and art.
(Q.2) What is a dramatic monologue? Justify ‘My Last Duchess’ as a dramatic monologue.
Ans: A dramatic monologue is a poem where a single speaker addresses a silent listener, revealing their personality. “My Last Duchess” fits this definition as the Duke narrates his story to an envoy. Through his speech, his controlling nature and moral flaws are exposed.
(Q.3) Who is Fra Pandolf in My Last Duchess?
Ans: Fra Pandolf is the painter who made the Duchess's portrait. The Duke mentions him to show how well the painting captures her expression.
Q.5 What is the form of My Last Duchess?
Ans: My Last Duchess is a dramatic monologue. It is written in rhymed iambic pentameter, where the Duke speaks to a silent listener.
Q.4 What is the Duke arranging in My Last Duchess?
Ans: The Duke is arranging his next marriage. He talks to the Count's envoy about his expectations for his new wife.
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Q.2 What type of lady was the Duchess? Why was she killed?
Ans. In the poem, " My Last Duchess" The Duchess was a kind and cheerful woman. She had a free and open nature, which made her different from her strict husband, the Duke.
The Duke did not like the way she behaved. She was friendly with everyone and was easily pleased by little things. She accepted gifts from both the Duke and other people, which upset him. She smiled at everyone, and her joyful nature was something the Duke could not tolerate. He believed that she should behave more like a Duchess and show respect only to him. The Duke's jealousy and pride were too strong. Unable to control her actions, he finally ordered her to be killed.
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