Characters
Who had the portrait like a gift?
Dorian Gray
Where does the story take place? (Country & city)
England - London.
He has a simple and beautiful nature...Don't spoil him.
Basil Hallward
What is the meaning of the word 'sitter'?
Someone who sits to have their portrait painted or drawn
In "The Picture of Dorian Gray," Dorian Gray's portrait is a symbol of his __________ that changes and degrades as he pursues a life of decadence and immorality, while he remains outwardly youthful and unmarked.
Soul.
Who has painted the picture of Dorian Gray?
Basil Hallward
Where does the story begin?
In Basil's studio.
Why doesn't Basil want to exhibit the portrait of Dorian Gray?
He feels he has put too much of himself in it.
In what century does Oscar Wilde live?
19th (1854 - 1900)
To which play does Dorian take Henry and Basil?
Romeo & Juliet
Who was the cynical, manipulative man that sparked Dorian's interest in his own beauty?
Lord Henry Wotton
Where does Dorian meet Sybil?
In the theater.
Why doesn't Basil want Lord Henry to meet Dorian?
He feels like Lord Henry would be a bad influence on Dorian
What does Basil try to do to the painting before Dorian stops him?
He was going to ruin it by cutting it with a knife.
What does Lord Henry claim to value more than anything else?
Beauty.
What was the name of beautiful actress performing Romeo and Juliet at the theater?
Sybil Vane
Where does Dorian hide the portrait? (In what room/part of his house)
In attic.
Who said: "A man can be happy with any woman, as long as he does not love her".
Lord Henry
The writer spent in this place 2 years and soon after died. What was this place?
Prison.
What nickname did Sibyl Vane give Dorian?
"Prince Charming".
Who was Lady Victoria?
Who is Lady Agatha?
Lord Henry's wife
Lord Henry's aunt
Where does Basil meet Dorian?
At a party hosted by Lady Brandon
Who said: "I am jealous of the portrait. Why should it keep what I must lose?" and why is he jealous of?
Dorian Gray / because his portrait will be always young and beautiful.
There is a monumemt on the writer's grave with an ancient mythical creature - half a human, half a lion which loves riddles.
Sphinx
How old is Dorian when Basil completes the painting?
20