Question

Which of the following statements is true about the duchess in “My Last Duchess” and the beloved in “Life in a Love,” two poems by Robert Browning?

The duchess is rejected by her husband, but the beloved is the object of devotion.

Both the duchess and the beloved seek love wherever they can find it.

Both the duchess and the beloved try to escape from their lovers.

The duchess’s love for the duke is true, but the beloved’s love for the speaker is fake.

Answer 1

The Duchess is rejected by her husband, but the beloved is the object of devotion. (gradpoint)

Answer 2

The "The Duchess is rejected by her husband, but the beloved is the object of devotion" statement is true about the Duchess in “My Last Duchess” and the beloved in “Life in a Love,” two poems by Robert Browning. In “My Last Duchess”, the Duke hates the Duchess because she easily smiles about anything. "Life in a Love" poem shows a man never-ending journey to pursue his beloved.