Characters
This young man becomes obsessed with staying eternally beautiful.
Dorian Gray
A mysterious portrait begins to change while Dorian himself stays this
Young forever
Which literary genre developed during the Victorian period?
novel
What did Dorian wish for?
Dorian Gray wishes that he could always stay as young as his image in the picture.
How long was Victoria's reign?
It lasted 63 years from 1837 to 1901
He is the charismatic aristocrat who influences Dorian’s descent into hedonism.
Lord Henry Wotton
Dorian hides the portrait here to prevent anyone from seeing it.
In the attic
This is the city Dorian Gray arrives in at the beginning of the film.
London
What happened to Basil?
Dorian killed him in a fit of rage.
What did the Victorians think about women?
Women were subject to male authority; they were expected to marry and make home a ‘refuge’ for their husbands.
This painter creates the portrait that captures Dorian’s corruption.
Basil Hallward
What happens to the portrait of Dorian Gray while time passes?
It gets older and uglier with each wicked thing he does
When was The picture of Dorian Gray first published?
1890
She is the daughter of Lord Henry, who Dorian meets many years later and who offers him a chance at redemption.
Emily Wotton
What main consequence did the Industrial Revolution have in the British society?
Urbanization: people moved from the countries to the cities to seek work in the factories
She is the actress Dorian falls for before their tragic breakup.
Sybil Vane
After years of corruption, Dorian attempts this act to free himself from the portrait’s influence.
destroying the portrait
This vice-filled London underworld activity becomes a common part of Dorian's lifestyle
Oppium smoking
How does Sybil die?
She drowns in the River thames
Where did the poor live during the Victorian Age and what were the living conditions?
The poor lived in the slums in very poor living conditions because of overcrowding and dirt
He is Sybil’s protective brother who seeks revenge against Dorian.
James Vane
When the portrait is destroyed, this happens to Dorian’s physical appearance.
he rapidly ages into his true corrupted form
Why does Dorian splits up with Sybil in the movie?
Because she wants to get married and have children while Dorian wants to be forever young and have fun.
How does Dorian die?
He stabs the picture finally killing himself
What did the victorians believe about races?
Races were divided by physical and intellectual differences; some were destined to be led by others.