Sunday, December 9, 2007

Chapter 20

Chapter 20
What is the setting of this chapter?
Why does Dorian destroy the mirror that Lord Henry had given him?
It reminds him of Lord Henry and he doesn't want to see himself anymore.
What self-realization has Dorian come to?
That the picture is evil and he can no onger live like this. He has been living the wrong life bacause of that painting.
What changes are evident in the picture of Dorian Gray?
His hands are sweating blood, their is a ring around his mouth, and he looks older.
Why does Dorian feel the need to destroy the painting?
He felt the need to destroy the painting because it was the cause for everything that has happened in his life.
Why did he cleaned the knife many times till there was no stain left upon it?
He was deciding on whether or not to destroy the painting.
Do you think he knew that stabbing the painting would have resulted in his death?
No, I don't think he knew because he probably didn't want to die yet, he wanted to start all over again, a clean slate.
What happened to the painting?
It was restored back to its original state.
How was he found and recognized?
He was found old and dead curled up in a ball. He was recognized by his jewelery that he was wearing.

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