1. Porphyria's Lover - A Monologue of Insanity
Using the dramatic monologue narrative, Browning gives us a psychological insight into the narrator's mind, and also allows us get an unusual understanding behind his gruesome act of murder. ... Robert Browning is well known for mastering dramatic monologue and getting his readers to really engage in his work. Browning was especially known for his dramatic monologues that allowed him to develop techniques that played a big role in poetry. Some of those techniques were his use of diction, rhythm, and symbol. ... "Porphyria's Lover" is a great example of how his dramatic mono...
- Word Count: 1455
- Approx Pages: 6
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School