VOCABULARY
This word means “a large bird of prey” and symbolizes the old man’s eye.
VULTURE
This is a synonym for "mad" meaning mentally ill.
Insane
Translate: “I heard all things in the heaven and in the earth.”
Gökte ve yerdeki her şeyi duydum.
Why does the narrator wait several nights before killing the old man?
He waits until the eye is open.
This word means “very sensitive,” especially for hearing.
ACUTE
A synonym for “regret,” often felt after doing something wrong.
Translate: “It is impossible to say how first the idea entered my brain.”
Bu fikrin beynime nasıl girdiğini söylemek imkânsız.
What causes the narrator to confess to the murder?
He hears the heartbeat and feels guilty.
This means “moral decay” in Dorian’s life.
CORRUPTION
A synonym for “innocence.”
Purity
Translate: “You will always be fond of me. I represent all the sins you never committed.”
Her zaman benden hoşlanacaksın. Ben senin asla işlemeye cesaret edemediğin günahları temsil ediyorum.
Why does Dorian destroy the portrait, and what happens as a result?
He wants to destroy his guilt but ends up dying.
This word means “to move secretly and quietly.” It's how the narrator enters the old man’s room.
STEALTHILY
A synonym for “conceal.”
Hide
Translate: “Villains!” I shrieked, “dissemble no more!”
Alçaklar!” diye haykırdım, “artık numara yapmayın!”
How does the narrator kill the old men?
The narrator kills the old man by smothering him with the bed.
This word means “a person’s sense of right and wrong,” especially seen in Dorian.
Conscience
A synonym for “eternal,” which describes Dorian’s youth.
Everlasting
Translate: “The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.”
Bir baştan çıkarmadan kurtulmanın tek yolu ona boyun eğmektir.
What is the role of Lord Henry in Dorian’s transformation?
He influences Dorian with his hedonistic views and changes his mindset.