CHARACTER TRAITS
This artist believes Dorian is his greatest inspiration and paints his portrait.
�� Who is Basil Hallward?
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Who seeks revenge on Dorian?
The idea of knowing right from wrong.
What is morality?
The place where Sibyl performs before meeting Dorian.
What is the theater?
The painting that reflects Dorian’s hidden self.
What is the portrait?
He influences Dorian.
Who is Lord Henry?
He has ideas about pleasure and beauty.
Who is Lord Henry?
The slow decline of a person’s character because of bad choices.
What is moral decay?
The moment Dorian notices the painting has started to change.
What is the portrait change?
The object used in Basil’s death.
What is a knife?
This young actress loves Dorian but dies tragically after he rejects her.
Who is Sibyl Vane?
This young actress loves Dorian but dies tragically after he rejects her.
Who is Sibyl Vane?
Dorian’s fear of growing old and losing beauty.
Whats obsession with youth?
Dublin
What is Wilde's place of birth?
The secret space where Dorian hides the portrait.
What is a hidden room?
The secret way Dorian lives two different lives.
What is dual life?
This is the main character whose portrait ages instead of him.
Who is Dorian Gray?
The idea that actions always lead to results, often negative in Dorian’s life.
What are consequences?
The tragic event that follows Sibyl’s heartbreak.
What is Sibyl’s suicide?
The large home where Dorian lives and keeps secrets.
What is the mansion?
The hidden and growing evil in Dorian’s character over time.
What is corruption?
This group relationship becomes damaged because of lies, influence, and moral choices.
What is the friendship between Basil, Dorian, and Lord Henry?
The feeling Dorian avoids even when he hurts others.
What is guilt?
The violent act Dorian commits against Basil Hallward.
What is murder
This represents Dorian’s hidden inner self and moral condition.
What is the soul (the portrait’s meaning)?