JAMB Literature in English 2001 Question 39

Question 39

Non-African Poetry

Browning's 'My Last Duchess' apparently shows Duke's

  1. A.hatred for common love
  2. B.desire to marry beautiful women
  3. C.appreciation of works of art
  4. D.praise of Fra Pandolf
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (hatred for common love)

Explanation

The Duke resents that the Duchess gave her smiles and thanks to everyone alike; he hated her ordinary, undiscriminating love.