Lord Henry discovers more about Dorian Gray. He vows to dominate Dorian and begins to draw him under his influence.
Comprehension Check Questions:
Where is the setting in this chapter?
Who was Magaret Devereux?
Margaret Devereux is Lord Kelso's daughter.
Characterize Lord Fermor?
The uncle is a delightful old curmudgeon—wealthy, cynical, and very knowledgeable about everyone else’s private business. He and Lord Henry get along well, and the old man is pleased to tell him all about Dorian’s past.
Discussion/Critical Thinking Questions:
Discuss what is revealed about Dorian's parentage and the effect it has had on him?
Is this a sentimental story and Why?
No, because when the story was being told it was told with no emotion, like he didn't even care that someone died.
Analyze Lord Henry's feelings toward and decision about Dorian with the simile: "playing Dorian like a violin?"
These means that Lord Henry is just using Dorian for his own amusement.
How is Dorian's increasing dependence on Lord Henry shown in the text?
Everything that Dorian does ahs to be done with Lord Henryand with his consent. Dorian can always be found with Lord Henry.
Literary Elements: Similes-brute who killed Dorian's father spitted his man as if he had been a pigeon; Lord Faudel as bald as a Ministerial statement; novel as lovely as Persian carpet
Metaphor: America: Paradise
Symbolism- Dorian, son of Love and Death
Research and Correlate the following Allusions with Dorian Gray: You should do a PP with the images, and description in your own words. Make sure you identify the chapter. We can do this for every Allusion and Chapters. Let's discuss this idea.
Titan
Dryad
Plato
Bacchanti
Omar
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Chapters 1&2
Lord Henry Wotton: How is he a manipulator and initiator?
Lord Henry is very manipulative with his word and how he uses them. Event though BAsil didn't want him to stay, he still ending up staying and also ended up meeting Dorian, even though this was disproved by Basil.
What kind of cigarettes does he smoke? Is this a hint of a decadent lifestyle?
How is he cynical?
HE manipulated his words in order to get what he wants. He makes people do what he wants.
Basil Hallward: What is his reaction to his painting of Dorian Gray?
He thinks it is the most beautiful peace of art that he has done.
How has he violated the code of an artist according to Wilde's preface?
In the preface it says that art has no meaning but BAsil thinks differently about this patinting.
He obviously sees in Dorian absolute beauty and harmony. Identify where in the passages.
Everytime Basil mentions Dorian he has to say how beautiful he his.
What is the main conflict in this paragraph?
The main conflict in this passage is Lord Henry still ends up meeting Dorian even after Basil said no.
Online Research: Use your laptops to do the following:
Create a file folder with your name N. Hyde
Try to password protect your file and let me know the password.
Research and Correlate the allusions with traits and circumstances surrounding Dorian Gray: get an image of each and write your own synopsis.
Adonis (Greek Mythology), Aphrodite
Narcissus.
Free write on Prediction: What will be Lord Henry's influence on Dorian Gray?
Lord Henry is very manipulative with his word and how he uses them. Event though BAsil didn't want him to stay, he still ending up staying and also ended up meeting Dorian, even though this was disproved by Basil.
What kind of cigarettes does he smoke? Is this a hint of a decadent lifestyle?
How is he cynical?
HE manipulated his words in order to get what he wants. He makes people do what he wants.
Basil Hallward: What is his reaction to his painting of Dorian Gray?
He thinks it is the most beautiful peace of art that he has done.
How has he violated the code of an artist according to Wilde's preface?
In the preface it says that art has no meaning but BAsil thinks differently about this patinting.
He obviously sees in Dorian absolute beauty and harmony. Identify where in the passages.
Everytime Basil mentions Dorian he has to say how beautiful he his.
What is the main conflict in this paragraph?
The main conflict in this passage is Lord Henry still ends up meeting Dorian even after Basil said no.
Online Research: Use your laptops to do the following:
Create a file folder with your name N. Hyde
Try to password protect your file and let me know the password.
Research and Correlate the allusions with traits and circumstances surrounding Dorian Gray: get an image of each and write your own synopsis.
Adonis (Greek Mythology), Aphrodite
Narcissus.
Free write on Prediction: What will be Lord Henry's influence on Dorian Gray?
Chapter 4
Dorian spends much of his time with Lord Henry, who manipulates Dorian's mind with his philosphy of subjects such as marriage, women, and fidelity. Dorian reveals his infatuation with Sibyl Vane, and actress. Dorian distances himself more from Basil.
Comprehension Check Questions:
Who is Victoria?
Lord Henry’s wife. Victoria appears only once in the novel, greeting Dorian as he waits for Lord Henry. She is described as an untidy, foolishly romantic woman with “a perfect mania for going to church.”
How would you characterize Sibyl Vane?
I would charcaterize her as the only innocence of the entire book. She is naive and young and doesn't know any better.
How/Where did she meet Dorian?
She met Dorian in the theatre that she workes at.
What does she call Dorian?
She calls Dorian Prince Charming.
How long do they know each other in the story so far?
Critical Thinking:
Examine the relationship between Lord Henry and His wife Victoria and compare with the relationship between Lord Henry and Dorian.
How does Lord Henry feels about the relationship between Dorian and Sibyl?
Analyze Lord Henry's view of women, men and fidelity.
Analyze the change in the relationship between Dorian and Basil.
Research and Correlate the Allusions with Dorian Gray:
Philistine
Giordano Bruno
daughter of Cymbeline from Shakespeare's Cymbeline (you do not have to research this).
Free Write the Prediction: How will Dorian's engagement to Sibyl change his relationship with Lord Henry?
Literary Elements: Metaphor-people like Dorian: willful sunbeams of life.
Personification: Soul, Desire.
Vocabulary for chapter 4: aphorisms, munificent, consummate, crucible, turbid, animalism
Comprehension Check Questions:
Who is Victoria?
Lord Henry’s wife. Victoria appears only once in the novel, greeting Dorian as he waits for Lord Henry. She is described as an untidy, foolishly romantic woman with “a perfect mania for going to church.”
How would you characterize Sibyl Vane?
I would charcaterize her as the only innocence of the entire book. She is naive and young and doesn't know any better.
How/Where did she meet Dorian?
She met Dorian in the theatre that she workes at.
What does she call Dorian?
She calls Dorian Prince Charming.
How long do they know each other in the story so far?
Critical Thinking:
Examine the relationship between Lord Henry and His wife Victoria and compare with the relationship between Lord Henry and Dorian.
How does Lord Henry feels about the relationship between Dorian and Sibyl?
Analyze Lord Henry's view of women, men and fidelity.
Analyze the change in the relationship between Dorian and Basil.
Research and Correlate the Allusions with Dorian Gray:
Philistine
Giordano Bruno
daughter of Cymbeline from Shakespeare's Cymbeline (you do not have to research this).
Free Write the Prediction: How will Dorian's engagement to Sibyl change his relationship with Lord Henry?
Literary Elements: Metaphor-people like Dorian: willful sunbeams of life.
Personification: Soul, Desire.
Vocabulary for chapter 4: aphorisms, munificent, consummate, crucible, turbid, animalism
Chapter 10
Chapters 10
Identify and discuss the significance of the variety of things with which Dorian attempts to satisfy his worship of the senses.
He becomes envolved in jewels, tapestry, perfume, religion, in order to escape the burden of the painting. He belaives this is worshiping the senses.
What does the following quote means: "What the work was to the corpse, his sins would be to the painted image on the canvas.....And yet the thing would still live. It would be always alive" (pg. 153).
What it means is that no matter what, Dorian will always live on in person or in the painting.
What is it about Dorian that seems to charm everybody? Why?
It is his good looks and forever innocent looking face. Even though several years have gone by, it seems like Dorian hasn't even aged one year.
What does Dorian decides to do with the portrait and why?
He hides it up in the attic and covers it with a sheet because he wants to hide it from everyone else.
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
What other sins has he comitted to cause change to the picture?
He left Sibyl.
What gift does Lord Henry give to Dorian and does it have any influence on Dorian?
Lord Henry gives Dorian the Yellow Book. This has a profound influence on how Dorian runs his life and how he thinks because in the Yellow Book, it supposedly describes axactly what has happened and what is going to happen in Dorians life.
What is the novel about?
It is about a man that goes throught the same things that Dorian does in his life.
What is Dorian reaction to the "inquest on an actress."
Identify and discuss the significance of the variety of things with which Dorian attempts to satisfy his worship of the senses.
He becomes envolved in jewels, tapestry, perfume, religion, in order to escape the burden of the painting. He belaives this is worshiping the senses.
What does the following quote means: "What the work was to the corpse, his sins would be to the painted image on the canvas.....And yet the thing would still live. It would be always alive" (pg. 153).
What it means is that no matter what, Dorian will always live on in person or in the painting.
What is it about Dorian that seems to charm everybody? Why?
It is his good looks and forever innocent looking face. Even though several years have gone by, it seems like Dorian hasn't even aged one year.
What does Dorian decides to do with the portrait and why?
He hides it up in the attic and covers it with a sheet because he wants to hide it from everyone else.
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
What other sins has he comitted to cause change to the picture?
He left Sibyl.
What gift does Lord Henry give to Dorian and does it have any influence on Dorian?
Lord Henry gives Dorian the Yellow Book. This has a profound influence on how Dorian runs his life and how he thinks because in the Yellow Book, it supposedly describes axactly what has happened and what is going to happen in Dorians life.
What is the novel about?
It is about a man that goes throught the same things that Dorian does in his life.
What is Dorian reaction to the "inquest on an actress."
Chapter 12
Chapter 12:
What is the setting in this chapter?
How old is Dorian?
Dorian is 44.
Discuss Dorian’s fateful meeting with Basil.
Dorian meets with Basil at Dorians house and Dorian ends up stabbing Basil in the back.
What rumors are going around about Dorian?
What is the difference between virtue and vice in this chapter?
In this chapter Dorian shows Vice by killing Basil.
Explain the following lines when Basil tells Dorian "you don't want people to talk of you as something vile and degraded...Sin is a thing that writes itself across a man's face. If a wretched man has a vice, it shows itself in the lines of his mouth...the moulding of his hands even" (pg. 181)
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
How is Dorian becoming more like Lord Henry?
Dorian was once considered innocent, but now corrupt due to many influences, what do you think is the worst sin that he has comitted so far and why?
How is Dorian's soul considered Basil's handiwork/art?
Dorians soul is considered Basil handiwork because of Basil only liked Dorian because he only uses it for his art work.
Is Basil an innocent character?
No, because he only used Dorian for his art work.
What is the metaphorical diary of Dorian life in this chapter?
What is the setting in this chapter?
How old is Dorian?
Dorian is 44.
Discuss Dorian’s fateful meeting with Basil.
Dorian meets with Basil at Dorians house and Dorian ends up stabbing Basil in the back.
What rumors are going around about Dorian?
What is the difference between virtue and vice in this chapter?
In this chapter Dorian shows Vice by killing Basil.
Explain the following lines when Basil tells Dorian "you don't want people to talk of you as something vile and degraded...Sin is a thing that writes itself across a man's face. If a wretched man has a vice, it shows itself in the lines of his mouth...the moulding of his hands even" (pg. 181)
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
How is Dorian becoming more like Lord Henry?
Dorian was once considered innocent, but now corrupt due to many influences, what do you think is the worst sin that he has comitted so far and why?
How is Dorian's soul considered Basil's handiwork/art?
Dorians soul is considered Basil handiwork because of Basil only liked Dorian because he only uses it for his art work.
Is Basil an innocent character?
No, because he only used Dorian for his art work.
What is the metaphorical diary of Dorian life in this chapter?
Chapter 13
Chapter 13:
How is Aesteticism illustrated in this chapter?
What things does Dorian say to blame Basil for his changes?
What is Basil's reaction to Dorian's accusations?
Dorian kills him.
Explain the quote "Lead us not into temptation," Forgive us our sins. Wash away our iniquities" why is religion brought into this chapter?
Basil is asking for forgiveness because he knows that neither of them are inncocent.
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
Why did Dorian kill Basil?
He suddenly felt an overwhelming hatred for Basil and killed him.
How was the knife that he killed Basil with previously forshadowed in another chapter?
Make a prediction on what will happen next.
Dorian will try to expose of the body.
How is Aesteticism illustrated in this chapter?
What things does Dorian say to blame Basil for his changes?
What is Basil's reaction to Dorian's accusations?
Dorian kills him.
Explain the quote "Lead us not into temptation," Forgive us our sins. Wash away our iniquities" why is religion brought into this chapter?
Basil is asking for forgiveness because he knows that neither of them are inncocent.
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
Why did Dorian kill Basil?
He suddenly felt an overwhelming hatred for Basil and killed him.
How was the knife that he killed Basil with previously forshadowed in another chapter?
Make a prediction on what will happen next.
Dorian will try to expose of the body.
Chapter 14
Chapter 14
What is the setting in this chapter?
What is Dorian’s acquaintance with Alan Campbell and its significance to the plot—5 yrs they were drawn together through mutual love of music and were inseparable. Why does Alan avoid Dorian?
How is Basil’s body decomposed and who does it?
Show Cause and Effect with Dorian and Alan: example cause Dorian’s request=Effect: Alan refuses.
Analyze the symbolism of what Dorian sees in the portrait after he murders Basil.
Interpret and summarize the poem that is written in French. Then relate it to Dorian's situation.."the cold yellow hand"
Any references to homosexuality?
Does Dorian's rebuke of Alan the same as his rebuke of Sibyl?
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
How does Dorian plan to blackmail Alan..what does Dorian know about Alan or what secret is kept between them?
What other sins have Dorian comitted in this chapter?
How has the picture changed?
How does Dorian plan to get rid of Basil's body?
What is the setting in this chapter?
What is Dorian’s acquaintance with Alan Campbell and its significance to the plot—5 yrs they were drawn together through mutual love of music and were inseparable. Why does Alan avoid Dorian?
How is Basil’s body decomposed and who does it?
Show Cause and Effect with Dorian and Alan: example cause Dorian’s request=Effect: Alan refuses.
Analyze the symbolism of what Dorian sees in the portrait after he murders Basil.
Interpret and summarize the poem that is written in French. Then relate it to Dorian's situation.."the cold yellow hand"
Any references to homosexuality?
Does Dorian's rebuke of Alan the same as his rebuke of Sibyl?
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
How does Dorian plan to blackmail Alan..what does Dorian know about Alan or what secret is kept between them?
What other sins have Dorian comitted in this chapter?
How has the picture changed?
How does Dorian plan to get rid of Basil's body?
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