The Laboratory and My Last Duchess
Paragraph 1: Explain that the poems are both written by Robert Browning.
Describe roughly what happens in each poem. Both have a murderer in
them (a woman in The Laboratory, a man in My Last Duchess).
Explain that you are going to discuss the main characters and how they
are portrayed (what they are like).
Paragraph 2:
 Talks about pride - both characters are full of pride. How do you
know? Use quotations to show their pride and link it with
comparison words. At least one quotation for each poem.
Paragraph 3:
 Talks about jealousy - both characters are jealous. How do you
know? Use quotations to show their jealousy and link it with
comparison words. At least one quotation for each poem.
Paragraph 4:
 Talks about power - both characters are powerful. How do you
know? Use quotations to show their power and link it with
comparison words. At least one quotation for each poem.
Paragraph 5:
 Conclusion (end). What has your essay shown about the two
characters and their feelings? How has the poet (Browning)
portrayed them (what are they like)?