In "My Last Duchess," the speaker of this poem is a person with high social standing. He is a duke of Ferrara. He is a proud man only interest in rank and order. He believes his "gift of a nine hundred year old name" should be honored above all else. He believes that he shoul

d be shown complete respect and be the center of attention while in his home. He though his wife should be for him and his pleasure only. The speaker dislikes the duchess for having a heart "too soon made glad," "too easily impressed." Eventually, he could not stand of the situation any longer; he "gave commands," and "all smiles stopped together".

As the duke discusses the painting, he unintentional reveal himself to be obsessively possessive and jealous by referring "my lady's wrist," "my favor at her breast," and "my gift of a nine hundred year-old name. He emphasizes the word "my" throughout the poem as a form of possession. The duke also reveals his sinister intention to keep the portrait of his late wife hidden behind a curtain that only he could draw. His int

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Approximate Word count = 527
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)