... poem audiences come to a heightened knowledge of the role of context in shaping texts. It is clear that Browning elucidates the role that male dominance plays in relationships through the emotive language influenced by the patriarchal structure of Victorian society "Oh sir, she smiled, no doubt, Whene'er I passed her; but who passed without Much the same smile? This grew; I gave ... ...

• Word Count: 618
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate