Sunday, December 9, 2007

Chapter 15

Chapter 15
What is the setting in this chapter?
Explain: "Certainly no one looking at Dorian Gray that night could have believed that he had passed through a tragedy as horrible as any tragedy of our age." Why is Dorian's situation, changes etc. looked upon as a tragedy?
“keenly the terrible pleasure of a double life.” Explain why Dorian is leading a double life?
How is Lady Narborough's statement to Dorian ironic, "Lord Henry is very wicked...but youa re made to be good---you look so good."?
Is Dorian's consumption of opium a form of escaping his world of sin?Research the effects of opium when taken.
Describe the opium den that Dorian visits.
How does Dorian snap/gets angry in this chapter and why?
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
What does he do when he returns home?
Dorian has sold soul for fill in the blank and explain your reason.

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