The Picture of Dorian Gray

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Who is the author of The Picture of Dorian Gray?

  • Lord Henry Wotton
  • Dorian Gray
  • Basil Hallward
  • Oscar Wilde (correct)

What is the main character's desire in The Picture of Dorian Gray?

  • To become an aristocrat
  • To sell his soul so his portrait ages instead of him (correct)
  • To become an artist
  • To write a novel

Who painted the portrait of Dorian Gray?

  • Oscar Wilde
  • Basil Hallward (correct)
  • Lord Henry Wotton
  • Dorian Gray

What does Dorian Gray's portrait do as he lives a libertine life?

<p>It ages and visually records his sins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the novel-length version of The Picture of Dorian Gray published?

<p>April 1891 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Author and Publication

  • Written by Oscar Wilde, an influential Irish writer and poet known for his wit and flamboyant style.
  • The novel-length version of The Picture of Dorian Gray was published in 1890.

Main Character and Desire

  • Dorian Gray is the main character, who possesses a strong desire for eternal youth and beauty.
  • His wish to remain young while his portrait ages drives the narrative and symbolizes the consequences of a hedonistic lifestyle.

The Portrait

  • The portrait of Dorian Gray is painted by Basil Hallward, a close friend who becomes infatuated with Dorian's beauty.
  • As Dorian indulges in a life of debauchery and moral corruption, the portrait bears the physical manifestations of his sins and aging, reflecting his internal moral decay.

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