Key Chapters Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is the main theme of Chapter 1 in ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’?
The theme of aestheticism and the influence of art on life.
True or False: Dorian Gray becomes enamored with his own portrait.
True
Fill in the blank: Chapter 2 introduces the character of __________, who influences Dorian.
Lord Henry Wotton
What does Dorian wish for in Chapter 2?
He wishes that the portrait would age instead of him.
In which chapter does Dorian first notice the changes in his portrait?
Chapter 8
Multiple Choice: Who is the artist that paints Dorian’s portrait?
Basil Hallward
What does Dorian do after realizing he will not age in Chapter 8?
He begins to indulge in a life of excess and hedonism.
True or False: Dorian’s lifestyle leads to the deterioration of his moral character.
True
What significant event occurs in Chapter 9?
Dorian’s relationship with Sibyl Vane deepens.
Fill in the blank: Dorian’s first love interest, Sibyl Vane, is an __________.
actress
What happens to Sibyl Vane in Chapter 10?
She commits suicide after Dorian rejects her.
What does Dorian find when he looks at his portrait after Sibyl’s death?
He sees a change in the portrait, reflecting his inner corruption.
Which chapter contains the quote ‘The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it’?
Chapter 14
True or False: Dorian Gray becomes increasingly isolated from his friends as the story progresses.
True
What does Dorian do to maintain his youth in Chapter 15?
He engages in various vices and immoral activities.
Multiple Choice: Who confronts Dorian about his lifestyle in Chapter 16?
Basil Hallward
What pivotal action does Dorian take in Chapter 17?
He murders Basil Hallward.
Fill in the blank: Dorian’s portrait becomes a symbol of his __________.
moral decay
What is the outcome for Dorian at the end of the novel?
He attempts to destroy the portrait and ends up killing himself.
True or False: The portrait ages and shows the sins of Dorian Gray.
True
What does Dorian realize about his life by the end of the novel?
He realizes that he cannot escape the consequences of his actions.
