JAMB - Literature In English (2001 - No. 42)

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black African; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(ds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.); Exam Focus: Literature-in-English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.) Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (ed.):West African Verse

Browning's My Last Duchess apparently shows the Duke's

hatred for common love
desire to marry beautiful women
appreciation of works of art
praise of Fra Pandolf

Explanation

The poem is written to praise Fra Pandolf, the woman he marries because he his displeased by his late wife. 

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