Shakespeare
Where was he born?
Stradford-upon-Avon
In which city does the story take place?
Verona
What famous novel did Oscar Wilde write?
The picture of Dorian Gray
What is the name of the main character in the novel?
Dorian Gray
English
When was he born? (year)
1564
Why is Romeo banished?
He killed Tybalt
What was Oscar Wilde's nationality?
Irish
What is the difference between the portrait and Dorian at the end?
The portrait is beautiful; Dorian is old and disfigured
Which university did Oscar Wilde attend?
Oxford
According to conspiracy theories, to whom are some of Shakespeare’s works attributed?
Christopher Marlowe
When was the novel published? (±5 years)
1595 (1590-1600)
Which university did he attend?
Oxford
What is the name of the painter who created the painting?
Basil Hallward
How many sonets did Shakespeare write? (± 5)
154 (149-159)
In which London district is his Globe theatre located?
Southwark
In what form is the narrator written?
There is no narrator
What was his father's name, and what did he do for living?
William Wilde, doctor
What sin does Dorian commit against the painter?
He kills him
How many novels did Oscar Wilde write?
1
How was his twins called? (born in 1585)
Hamneth and Judith
Why was the letter about Julia from Lawrence not delivered to Romeo, and what specific circumstances led to this?
The messenger was detained on suspicion of having the plague. He was placed in quarantine and could not leave the city.
What was the name of the prison where he was held?
Reading Gaol
What philosophical school of thought does Lord Henry represent?
Hedonism
In what year was the animated film "Gnomeo and Juliet" released?
2011