10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. What wish does Dorian make in front of his finished portrait at the beginning of the novel?
2. Why does Dorian end his relationship with Sybil Vane?
3. What happens to the portrait after Dorian sees it showing the effects of his cruelty to Sybil?
4. What does Basil Hallward do when Dorian shows him the portrait?
5. How does James Vane's pursuit of Dorian end?
6. What does Dorian do in an attempt to change his life near the end of the novel?
7. What is the primary theme of Dorian's obsession with beautiful objects, rare perfumes, and jewels?
8. How does Lord Henry corrupt Dorian without committing any crimes himself?
9. What does the portrait's condition reveal about Dorian's character throughout the novel?
10. What happens when Dorian tries to destroy the portrait by stabbing it at the end of the novel?
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