Chapter 19
Explain: Dorian resolves to change his ways and become good.
Discuss Dorian's resolution and analyze his self-righteousness. Can Dorian be reformed.
Why would San Francisco be a "delightful city, and possess all the attractions of the next world?" You will have to do some research on San Francisco during that time or what is said about this city and make the connections.
What is Lord Henry's view on his own marriage? What happened to him and what is his reaction?
How is Lord Henry FINALLY wrong about Dorian?
Do you agree or disagree with Lord Henry "anything becomes a pleasure if one does it too often."
What lie does Dorian tell about the portrait?
Explain the lines pertaining to Hamlet "like the painting of a sorrow, a face without a heart."
Analyze Lord Henry's reference to, "What does it profit a man if he gain the whole world and loses his own soul?" What is Dorian's response to this statement?
Why is it important for Dorian to believe that a soul exists in everyone?
How is the preface echoed in the last few paragraphs in this chapter?
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