What is the theme of Browning’s poem Porphyria’s Lover?

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ALoyalty and friendship

BObsession and murder

CNature and beauty

DFreedom and adventure

Answer:

The poem is a dramatic monologue in which the speaker, overwhelmed by his possessive love for Porphyria, strangles her with her own hair to preserve a perfect moment of love.
Browning explores themes of madness, power, control, and the dark side of passion in this chilling psychological study.

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