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5. What is the tone of the poem?

6. According to the speaker, what was it that brought a blush to the Duchess’s cheek?

7. How did the speaker feel about the Duchess’s behavior? What actions resulted from these
feelings?

8. Explain the significance of the statue of Neptune alluded to at the poem’s conclusion.

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