"To His Coy Mistress" Questions
1. Summarize the speaker's basic argument.
2. What are some effective images and why?
"The Flea" Questions
1. What does the flea symbolize? Discuss the effectiveness of the symbol for the speakerâs intent.
2. There are three parts. Summarize what is happening to the lady and flea in each part.
âMy Last Duchessâ Questions
What do you think happened to the last Duchess and why?
Why is the Duke discussing his last Duchess? Do his lines read as a confession out of guilt or prideful boast?
âMy Mistressâ Eyes Are Nothing Like the Sunâ Questions
How is this poem not a love poem? How is it a love poem? Which is it more of?
What does the last couplet mean?