The Last Journey with Ladylove: 'A Critical and Romantic Analysis of Robert Browning's The Last Ride Together.'

<p>This research paper not only romantically and emotionally but philosophically and<br>psychologically analyzes and observes the nature of this lyrical 'dramatic monologue'<br>poem because Browning is not just a romantic poet but also a believer in the Theory<br>of Optimism. With romantic analysis, focusing on his philosophical beliefs is<br>essential to profoundly understanding his emotions and pain in this poem. This paper<br>will explore the poet's emotions during his last carriage ride with his beloved. Love<br>and loved ones cannot be bound to stay forever. This harsh reality will be prospected<br>further in this paper through the views of Robert Browning. Betrayal from love, a ray<br>of hope, faith, heartbreak, and raucous reality are the various emotional stages of the<br>fictional character (Speaker) created by Browning. </p>