My Last Duchess What metaphors are used in My Last Duchess by Robert Browning? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 04:19 Last updated by Jill W on 22 Dec 12:17
‘Neptune .. Taming a seahorse’ is both a metaphor and symbol. Metaphorically, the speaker compares himsefl to Neptune, suggesting that he sees himself in the position of a god.