English · GCSE · Poetry

My Last Duchess (Robert Browning)

My Last Duchess (Robert Browning)Free6:11Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard
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What you need to know

  • The Duke’s account of his former wife reveals his jealousy and desire for control.
  • The dramatic monologue lets readers judge the speaker through his own words.
  • The portrait turns the Duchess into an image that the Duke can control.
Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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  • Trusted source · passed. The creator's own upload, live and playable here.
  • On the map · not judged yet. A teacher watched it: it mainly teaches this map topic.
  • Spec-true · not judged yet. Accurate, and right for the current UK specification.
  • Focused · passed. One idea, short enough to watch in one go.
  • Accessible · passed. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
  • Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
  • Proven · not judged yet. Earned from our students: they learn from it, find it helpful and watch it to the end.
★ passed · ☆ pending · ✕ failed
Our students

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Our own students' answers. These are what move ★7 Proven.
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The focused explanation supports revision of My Last Duchess (Robert Browning).

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