Read the following poem by Robert Browning, and then answer the question below it: My Last Duchess By Robert Browning FERRARA That’s my last Duchess painted on the wall,Looking as if she were alive. I callThat piece a wonder, now; Fra Pandolf’s handsWorked busily a day, and there she stands.Will’t please you sit and look at her? I said“Fra Pandolf” by design, for never readStrangers like you that pictured countenance,The depth and passion of its earnest glance,But to myself they turned (since none puts byThe curtain I have drawn for you, but I)And seemed as they would ask me, if they durst,How such a glance came there; so, not the firstAre you to turn and ask thus. Sir, ’twas notHer husband’s presence only, called that spotOf joy into the Duchess’ cheek; perhapsFra Pandolf chanced to say, “Her mantle lapsOver my lady’s wrist too much,” or “PaintMust never hope to reproduce the faintHalf-flush that dies along her throat.” Such stuffWas courtesy, she thought, and cause enoughFor calling up that spot of joy. She hadA heart—how shall I say?— too soon made glad,Too easily impressed; she liked whate’erShe looked on, and her looks went everywhere.Sir, ’twas all one! My favour at her breast,The dropping of the daylight in the West,The bough of cherries some officious foolBroke in the orchard for her, the white muleShe rode with round the terrace—all and eachWould draw from her alike the approving speech,Or blush, at least. She thanked men—good! but thankedSomehow—I know not how—as if she rankedMy gift of a nine-hundred-years-old nameWith anybody’s gift. Who’d stoop to blameThis sort of trifling? Even had you skillIn speech—which I have not—to make your willQuite clear to such an one, and say, “Just thisOr that in you disgusts me; here you miss,Or there exceed the mark”—and if she letHerself be lessoned so, nor plainly setHer wits to yours, forsooth, and made excuse—E’en then would be some stooping; and I chooseNever to stoop. Oh, sir, she smiled, no doubt,Whene’er I passed her; but who passed withoutMuch the same smile? This grew; I gave commands;Then all smiles stopped together. There she standsAs if alive. Will’t please you rise? We’ll meetThe company below, then. I repeat,The Count your master’s known munificenceIs ample warrant that no just pretenseOf mine for dowry will be disallowed;Though his fair daughter’s self, as I avowedAt starting, is my object. Nay, we’ll goTogether down, sir. Notice Neptune, though,Taming a sea-horse, thought a rarity,Which Claus of Innsbruck cast in bronze for me! The Duke of Ferrari, the speaker in “My Last Duchess,” seems indifferent to anyone’s judgement but his own—to the point that he confesses to having his wife killed for not sufficiently deferring to his pride. In what specific ways does the subject matter of this poem suggests Browning’s interest in women’s issues? Cite at least 3 examples in your response to support your answer.
The Victorians thought that Romantic poetry put too much em…
The Victorians thought that Romantic poetry put too much emphasis on expression, metaphors, and the means of poetry at the expense of the subject of poetry.
25. What does the suffix -edema mean?
25. What does the suffix -edema mean?
27. The abbreviation bx means:
27. The abbreviation bx means:
29. Which of the following words means visual examination of…
29. Which of the following words means visual examination of a joint?
71. Match the word elements with their meanings.
71. Match the word elements with their meanings.
Felicia is a 4th year college student. She wants to go to g…
Felicia is a 4th year college student. She wants to go to graduate school so she can work with children and adolescents who have mental health problems. When she was a first year student, she had her heart set on going to a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. Now she understands that such graduate programs are extremely competitive and she might not be accepted if these were the only programs she applied to. Therefore, she has decided to maximize her chances by applying to several different types of programs that would ultimately result in a license to provide mental health services. Based on this information, which is most likely to be true of her cognitive development?
Based on the podcast, approximately how many years did the…
Based on the podcast, approximately how many years did the United States have active laws supporting the Eugenics movement?
Joon-woo was born in the United States and has a Korean heri…
Joon-woo was born in the United States and has a Korean heritage. He routinely speaks Korean with friends and family, enjoys traditional Korean foods and watches popular Korean television shows. He also spends time with friends who don’t have a Korean background, goes out for pizza with his basketball team and enjoys participating in the music ministry at his church. Based on this description, which ethnic identity option of Berry’s Acculturation Model has Joon-woo most likely practiced?
Based on the podcast you listened to about eugenics,
Based on the podcast you listened to about eugenics,