Asked by Steve
English help?
Read these lines from Robert Browning’s “My Last Duchess.” “A heart – how shall I say? – too soon made glad,/Too easily impressed; she liked whate’er/She looked on, and her looks went everywhere.” How is the poem’s speaker describing its subject?
a- as loving and fearful
b- as flirtatious and naive
c- as beloved and flawless
d- as beautiful and cunning
My answer is A
Read these lines from Robert Browning’s “My Last Duchess.” “A heart – how shall I say? – too soon made glad,/Too easily impressed; she liked whate’er/She looked on, and her looks went everywhere.” How is the poem’s speaker describing its subject?
a- as loving and fearful
b- as flirtatious and naive
c- as beloved and flawless
d- as beautiful and cunning
My answer is A
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Answered by
Writeacher
No, not A.
Answered by
Steve
OK, so without giving the correct answer do you have any suggestions? I'm 71 years old and trying to help my grandson.
Answered by
Writeacher
<i>too soon made glad,/Too easily impressed; she liked whate’er/She looked on...</i>
The word "too" in here, especially because it's repeated, indicates that she makes judgments too quickly -- and they're always positive.
Who reacts to just about everyone and everything like that?
The word "too" in here, especially because it's repeated, indicates that she makes judgments too quickly -- and they're always positive.
Who reacts to just about everyone and everything like that?
Answered by
Steve
I would say naive then.
Answered by
Writeacher
Exactly!
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Answered by
Steve
thank you
Answered by
Writeacher
You're very welcome!
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