Question

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

• A. Loyalty and friendship
• B. Obsession and murder
• C. Nature and beauty
• D. Freedom and adventure

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Obsession and murder

• 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.