The Statue of Neptune. Like the portrait of his late wife, the statue of Neptune symbolizes the Duke's status as a wealthy patron of the arts. Just as he ...

The most prevalent symbol in "My Last Duchess" is the painting of the duchess. The artwork, one in which the duchess is "looking as if she were alive," is ...

The most obvious symbol in "My Last Duchess" is the one that the Duke spends most of his time talking about – the portrait of the Duchess painted by Frà Pandolf ...

Throughout the poem, the duke reveals his belief that women are objects to be controlled, possessed, and discarded. In many ways, this reflects the thinking of ...

The central symbol of the poem is the painting, which symbolizes the duke's need for control and power. The plot of the poem revolves around the painting and ...

19 янв. 2012 г. · In "My Last Duchess," Browning uses several symbols. The "spot of joy" in the Duchess's cheek represents her sexuality, which angered the Duke.

Thus, the duke's name serves as a symbol for status and hierarchy, both of which he deeply values. He believes these to have been disrespected within the ...

The poem is a dramatic monologue that is full of imagery and symbolism, providing readers with a vivid picture of the Duke of Ferrara's obsession and jealousy ...

The painting of the Duchess symbolizes control and objectification. Metaphors such as "spot of joy" suggest innocence and liveliness.