The Duke is somewhat of a conceited person because of the comments he makes. In one part of the monologue the duke is talking to a Fra Pandolf, an imaginary monk and painter. He says that his presence (the duke) is causing the happiness of the duchess in a painting that the Fra Pandolf is painting. The line says "Sir, 'twas not her husband's presence only, called that spot of joy into the Duchess Cheek (Lines 13-15)." Just by reading this remark you know that the duke is a self-c

The Duchess is also an innocent character. In lines 20-25 of the monologue you can see that the duchess is a person that can be easily pleased. She has the characteristics of a child, which give the Duchess that innocent identity. "She had a heart - how shall I say? -Too soon made glad, too easily impressed; she liked whatever she looked on, and her looks went everywhere (Lines 21-24)."

Throughout the monologue you also get the feeling that the duke may be psychotic. Throughout the poem the duke is talking to imaginary people. He talks to Fra Pandolf, an imaginary monk and painter and to Claus Innsbruck, an imaginary sculptor. Other evidence that backs up the notion that the duke may be psychotic is the fact that when he talks to his duchess, he is talking to painting. "There she stands as if alive. Will't please you rise? We'll meet the company below (Lines 46-48).

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