My Last Duchess.pptVIP

My Last Duchess Robert Browning (1845) What is it about? Based on the life of Alfonso II, Duke of Ferreira, Italy The Duke’s first wife died in 1561 after 3 years of marriage We learn about the Duke by what he says about her and how he says it We also learn about their relationship; what was expected; how she responded Read the Poem Key Questions Find clues about how the Duke feels about the picture of his last Duchess. Find clues which tell you about the personality of the woman. How did the Duke feel about her behaviour? What might have happened to her? What does the Duke say about how peo