Question

This grew, i gave commands; then all smiles stopped together" the 'i' in these lines is

Answer 1

Introduction:

This line quoted in the query is extracted from the poem by Robert Browning- My Last Duchess. As we can observe from the title of this poem, it is said to be an experimentation of combining some elements of Romantic structure and stage plays in order to create a new form in the Victorian era.

Answer: "I" in the question is the "the Duke," who is the speaker.

Explanation:

The  Duke states that "this grew", which means the Duchess's arbitrary compassion and admiration of all grew more intense. "gave commands and all smiles stopped together" might probably mean that he ordered his men to kill the Duchess because she was being more humble to others. This can be assumed because it was the last Duchess of the Duke.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:I give command then all smiles stoped together