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Who is the author of The Picture of Dorian Gray?
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?
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?
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?
What does Dorian Gray's portrait do as he lives a libertine life?
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When was the novel-length version of The Picture of Dorian Gray published?
When was the novel-length version of The Picture of Dorian Gray published?
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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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