Robert Browning's character, the Duke, in his dramatic monologue My Last Duchess is a true villain as any. In this poem Browning was able to let the Duke reflect his vanity, jealous, and viciousness to a guest in his house, the emissary from a Count, during a party. In the poem Duke is giving the emissary a tour in part of the house where none of the guests from the party is present. He is giving an impression that he being a gracious host by offering this tour. In truth he is slightly giving the emissary a warning and a true insight of his personality. During this tour piece by piece the Duke is showing his true colors. As the main character usher the guest around and converse with him, it is easily notice the Duke vanity.
Though the whole conversation completely shows his self-center ness, but there are certain points that really promote it. The poem begins on a boast of a painting by a famous painter and ends on another lay claim to a statue by a famous sculptor. These......

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Title: My Last Duchess
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