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