My Last Duchess

In my last duchess, you can tell that the speaker is a man of great wealth, arrogance and jealousy. He is arrogant as he is trying to show off the painting of his late wife and although you don't know exactly who his guest is, you can tell that he is trying his best to impress him with the beauty of the duchess. His tone throughout gives off the impression that he thinks he is better than anyone else. His appearance seems very important and the way the duchess looked was important also. The duke also gives off the impress of great jealousy when it comes to the duchess and her admirers. In the end, the duke mentions that he kills the duchess as if it is no big deal. He didn't think she appreciated the gift of a nine-hundred year old name.