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Use of a dramatic monologue in Browning's "My Last Duchess and in U.A.Fanthorpe's "Not My Best Side".
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Use of a dramatic monologue in Browning's "My Last Duchess and in U.A.Fanthorpe's "Not My Best Side" (extract, section 3 only) Chris Pierce 01/10/03 Both "My Last Duchess" and "Not My Best Side" are dramatic monologues. Browning's monologue has much more depth, detail, and is a different style to that of "Not My Best Side." Although a different style they have many of the same attributes. Firstly the characteristics of the main roles, the Duke in 'My Last Duchess', and St. George in 'Not My Best Side' are both very materialistic. The Duke talks about his last Duchess as a trophy and St. George is always talking about the latest equipment he has. They are both also very egotistical, as the monologues are full of "I" and "Me." When I read the text I get the impression that the two characters' ego's almost hide their insecurities. St. George hides his insecurities behind his...
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