Question

Which Browning poem uses the metaphor of a laboratory to explore themes of jealousy and revenge?

• A. The Laboratory
• B. Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister
• C. Confessions
• D. A Toccata of Galuppi's

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The Laboratory

'The Laboratory' features a woman plotting to poison her rival in love. The poem uses the setting of a laboratory to create a dark and sinister atmosphere, reflecting the speaker's vengeful intentions. It is a dramatic monologue that explores themes of jealousy, power, and the destructive nature of obsession.