Question

Which dramatic monologue by Robert Browning features a speaker contemplating the murder of his lover?

• A. My Last Duchess
• B. Porphyria's Lover
• C. Andrea del Sarto
• D. Fra Lippo Lippi

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Porphyria's Lover

'Porphyria's Lover' is a dramatic monologue in which the speaker, driven by a desire to preserve a perfect moment, strangles his lover Porphyria with her own hair. The poem explores themes of obsession, control, and the dark side of love. It is characterized by its chilling and disturbing narrative.