W. Shakespeare
What country was Shakespeare from?
He was from England.
Who are the two main characters?
Romeo and Juliet.
What nationality was Oscar Wilde?
He was Irish.
Who is the main character?
Dorian Gray.
When was William Shakespeare born?
He was born in 1564.
What is the relationship between their families?
Their families are enemies.
When was Oscar Wilde born?
He was born in 1854.
What is special about Dorian’s portrait?
It ages instead of him and reflects his sins.
What type of works did Shakespeare write?
He wrote plays, sonnets, and poems.
Where does the story take place?
In Verona, Italy.
Was Oscar Wilde more famous for novels or plays?
He was more famous for his plays.
Who influences Dorian’s worldview?
Lord Henry.
Name one famous theater associated with Shakespeare.
The Globe Theatre.
What causes the tragedy in the play?
Miscommunication, impulsive decisions, and the family feud.
What kind of humor is typical in Wilde’s works?
Clever, witty, and ironic humor.
What happens to Dorian at the end of the novel?
He dies after destroying the portrait.
How many plays did Shakespeare approximately write?
About 37 plays.
What role does Friar Laurence play in the story?
He secretly marries Romeo and Juliet and tries to help them be together.
What was Oscar Wilde’s full name?
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde.
How does the novel criticize society?
It criticizes obsession with beauty, superficiality, and lack of morality.