CHAPTER 1&2
Lord Henry Wotton:
How is he a manipulator and initiator?
Lord Henry is a manipulator because he is able to convince people on his beliefs.
What kind of cigarettes does he smoke? Is this a hint of a decadent lifestyle?
Lord Henry smokes heavy opium tainted cigarettes. You can say he's living a decadent lifestyle because smoking kills and if he smokes as much he does he will most likely die.
How is he cynical?
Lord Henry tells Dorian all his beliefs which are all basically pessimistic.
Basil Hallward:
What is his reaction to his painting of Dorian Gray?
He stamps it as his best portrait ever. He claims he's never painted something as beautiful as Dorian's picture.
How has he violated the code of an artist according to Wilde's preface?
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He obviously sees in Dorian absolute beauty and harmony. Identify where in the passages.
"...Tell me more about Mr.Dorian Gray. How often do you see him?" "Everyday. I couldn't be happy if I didn't see him every day.He is absolutely necessary to me." "How extraordinary! I thought you would never care for anything but your art"
What is the main conflict in this paragraph?
The main conflict in these chapters is Basil in love with a painting of another man.
Analyze the symbolism of Dorian Gray's first appearance in the novel and let's discuss his physical description, his actions towards Basil, and the change in him when Lord Henry arrives.
Dorian's physical features are described as the best part of him. Basil idolizes his beauty. He is young and naive with when he's with Basil. He listens and does as Basil says. When Lord Henry arrives, a change occurs. He starts thinking differently after having a conversation with Lord Henry.
Any reference to Music?
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Examine the interaction between Lord Henry and Dorian.
Lord Henry turns Dorian from a young boy into a man with the conversations they have. Basil saw him as a trophy boy, but, Lord Henry took him in and made an experiment out of him. Lord Henry expressed his beliefs, knowing it would have an affect on young Dorian.
Cause and Effect: What is Dorian's response to his finished portrait?
Dorian approved of the portrait. He was very pleased with it.
Compare and contrast: Basil and Lord Henry and identify their conflict.
Basil sees Dorian as a young and innocent poster boy. Lord Henry sees him as a young boy he can change with simple conversations on life. Basil doesn't want Dorian to change. Lord Henry does.
Online Research: Correlate the allusions with Dorian Gray:
Research and Correlate the allusions with Dorian Gray: Hermes, Faun.
HERMES-the ancient Greek herald and messenger of the gods and the god of roads, commerce, invention, cunning, and theftFAUN- Any of a group of rural deities represented as having the body of a man and the horns, ears, tail, and sometimes legs of a goat.
VOCABULARY
petulant- moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, esp. over some trifling annoyance
philanthropy- altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons, by endowment of institutions of learning and hospitals, and by generosity to other socially useful purposes.
paradox-a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
caprice- a sudden, unpredictable change, as of one's mind or the weather
panegyric- a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; eulogy
candour- the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression; candidness
fidelity- strict observance of promises, duties, etc
physiology- the branch of biology dealing with the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical processes.
CHAPTER 3
Comprehension Check Questions:
Where is the setting in this chapter?
The setting is in Lord Fernor's home and in Aunt Agatha's house.
Who was Magaret Devereux?
Margaret Deverux is Dorian's mother.
Characterize Lord Fermor?
Lord Fermor happens to be Lord Henry's uncle. He is known to be very selfish to society.
Discussion/Critical Thinking Questions:
Discuss what is revealed about Dorian's parentage and the effect it has had on him? Is this a sentimental story and Why?
Dorian's mother was a woman of wealth and status. She chose to go off with a poor man and they conceived Dorian. He soon died and she followed later. With both parents dead, he grows up as an orphan. This is a sentimental story because growing up parent less can be harsh on a kid. However he was able to come out a good kid with all this happening.
Analyze Lord Henry's feelings toward and decision about Dorian with the simile: "playing Dorian like a violin?"
How is Dorian's increasing dependence on Lord Henry shown in the text?
Everywhere Lord Henry goes, Dorian follows.
Literary Elements: Similes-brute who killed Dorian's father spitted his man as if he had been a pigeon; Lord Faudel as bald as a Ministerial statement; novel as lovely as Persian carpet
Metaphor: America: Paradise
Symbolism- Dorian, son of Love and Death
Research and Correlate the following Allusions with Dorian Gray: You should do a PP with the images, and description in your own words. Make sure you identify the chapter. We can do this for
every Allusion and Chapters. Let's discuss this idea.Titan
Dryad
Plato
Bacchanti
Omar
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