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Read Porphyria's Lover (here)

Compare the structure of the poem with that of My Last Duchess. How does the difference in structure affect the effect and meaning of the poem?

How does the role of Porphyria compare with the role of the Duchess. Would a feminist approach to Porphyria's Lover sound similar to that of My Last Duchess?

Who is Porphyria?

Read My Last Duchess aloud

Is it easy or hard to read?

Is there a rhythm? What is the significance of caesuras and enjambments in the structure? (already mentioned during presentation, but SO much can be gleaned from this simple analysis)

How does meaning change when it’s read aloud? Is the meaning easier or harder to grasp?

Do reader’s theater: you be the Duke and have a parent or friend (if he’s willing) to be the ambassador. Can you read it in such a way that they understand the subtle undertones and implications of this monologue?