In “My Last Duchess” which of the following is not one of the Duchess’s misdemeanours, according to the…
She wouldn’t listen to her husband when he tried to correct her behaviour is not a stated grievance: the Duke explicitly says he chose never to stoop to explaining his…
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In “My Last Duchess” which of the following is not one of the Duchess’s misdemeanours,
according to the Duke ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
She wouldn’t listen to her husband when he tried to correct her behaviour is not a stated grievance: the Duke explicitly says he chose never to stoop to explaining his objections. His jealousy does encompass compliments, sunsets and equal gratitude.
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