Question

What does the mention of “Neptune taming a seahorse” at the end symbolize?

• A. His connection to the ocean and its creatures
• B. His belief in dominance and control
• C. The beauty and grace of nature
• D. His desire for peace and harmony

Answer 1

Answer:

B. His belief in dominance and control

• Neptune (the Roman god of the sea) represents power and authority, much like the Duke himself.

• Taming the seahorse mirrors the Duke’s treatment of his wife—he believes women (like the seahorse) should be controlled and subdued.

• The mention of an artwork reinforces the Duke’s obsession with possession, as he treats both the sculpture and his late wife’s portrait as objects he owns.