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My Last Duchess | English | E-Learning

Ms. A. Hozia Antonette, Assistant Professor, PG and Research Department of English, Theivanai Ammal College for Women (Autonomous), Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India. Topic:- My Last Duchess My Last Duchess is a dramatic monologue by Victorian poet Robert Browning that explores themes of power, control, pride, and jealousy through the voice of the Duke of Ferrara. The poem is a powerful example of Browning's mastery in psychological characterisation and narrative tension. The Duke, speaking to an emissary about a portrait of his deceased wife, gradually reveals his authoritarian and possessive nature. The poem combines rich imagery, historical context, and a deeply personal perspective to critique patriarchal control and aristocratic ego. Explained Features and Formal Elements of Dramatic Monologue Single speaker with implied listeners No dialogue, only the speaker’s narrative Reveals the speaker’s personality, often unintentionally Structured in rhymed couplets (heroic couplets) in iambic pentameter Themes and Literary Techniques Power and Control in Relationships Objectification and Art as a Symbol of Possession Use of Irony and Enjambment to Build Suspense Historical Allusion and Setting (Renaissance Italy) Interpretation and Analysis Psychological analysis of the Duke's character Feminist reading of the Duchess's passive role The transition from admiration to condemnation in the Duke’s tone My Last Duchess remains a significant poem in English literature for its layered meaning and insight into human psychology and social structure, offering a rich intersection of art, literature, and societal critique.