The Picture of Dorian Gray Unit 4 Standards

In The Picture of Dorian Gray, how does Oscar Wilde show that Dorian Gray cares too much about his looks? Think about how the picture changes.

• Dorian never thinks about his looks because he is mostly concerned with his career and how others see his intelligence. His portrait does not change at all during the story.

• Dorian cares about his looks, but he only focuses on them when he is around his friends. He doesn't let his appearance affect his actions or decisions, and the portrait does not play a role in the story.

• Dorian becomes obsessed with his appearance after seeing his portrait. He wishes that the portrait would grow old instead of him, and throughout the novel, the picture reflects his inner corruption, while he remains young and beautiful.

• Dorian tries to change his personality by changing his appearance. He spends a lot of time improving his clothing and hairstyle, but the portrait does not reflect his inner feelings at all.

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In The Picture of Dorian Gray, how do Dorian and Lord Henry’s talks show that Dorian changes his ideas about life and beauty?

• Dorian and Lord Henry’s talks make Dorian want to focus on his art and creativity. Dorian becomes more interested in learning new skills and using his talents, not on changing his ideas about beauty or life.

• Dorian listens to Lord Henry’s talks about politics and power. Lord Henry’s views on politics influence Dorian to focus on becoming rich and successful, rather than caring about his appearance or beauty.

• Dorian and Lord Henry mostly talk about how to be a good person. Dorian listens to Lord Henry’s advice about being kind and caring, which helps Dorian become more focused on helping others, not on his looks.

• Dorian's conversations with Lord Henry lead him to believe that beauty and pleasure are the most important things in life. Lord Henry convinces Dorian that youth and appearance are everything, and this influences Dorian to live a hedonistic life, focusing only on his own pleasure and looks.

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In The Picture of Dorian Gray, how do Dorian and Lord Henry’s talks show that Dorian changes his ideas about life and beauty?

• Dorian and Lord Henry’s talks make Dorian want to focus on his art and creativity. Dorian becomes more interested in learning new skills and using his talents, not on changing his ideas about beauty or life.

• Dorian listens to Lord Henry’s talks about politics and power. Lord Henry’s views on politics influence Dorian to focus on becoming rich and successful, rather than caring about his appearance or beauty.

• Dorian and Lord Henry mostly talk about how to be a good person. Dorian listens to Lord Henry’s advice about being kind and caring, which helps Dorian become more focused on helping others, not on his looks.

• Dorian's conversations with Lord Henry lead him to believe that beauty and pleasure are the most important things in life. Lord Henry convinces Dorian that youth and appearance are everything, and this influences Dorian to live a hedonistic life, focusing only on his own pleasure and looks.

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Lord Henry convinces Dorian that beauty and youth are the most important things in life. He tells Dorian that one should live only for pleasure and self-indulgence, without worrying about the consequences.

• Lord Henry convinces Dorian that beauty and youth are the most important things in life. He tells Dorian that one should live only for pleasure and self-indulgence, without worrying about the consequences.

• Lord Henry encourages Dorian to focus on helping others and living a life of kindness. Dorian listens to him and starts volunteering his time and energy to charity, becoming a selfless person who no longer cares about beauty or pleasure.

• Lord Henry teaches Dorian to focus on religion and spirituality. He tells Dorian to forget about beauty and focus on inner goodness. Dorian follows this advice and spends his life working to become a better person, turning away from his obsession with physical appearance.

• Lord Henry’s ideas do not really affect Dorian. Dorian listens to him, but he continues to live a life where he values his family and relationships over his appearance. Lord Henry's words have no real impact on Dorian's thoughts or actions.

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Lord Henry influences Dorian to believe that the pursuit of beauty and youth is paramount. He suggests that Dorian should embrace a life of hedonism, prioritizing personal pleasure above all else.

• Lord Henry influences Dorian to believe that the pursuit of beauty and youth is paramount. He suggests that Dorian should embrace a life of hedonism, prioritizing personal pleasure above all else.

• Lord Henry advises Dorian to dedicate his life to altruism and compassion, leading Dorian to engage in charitable acts and disregard superficial desires.

• Lord Henry encourages Dorian to seek spiritual enlightenment, urging him to abandon his fixation on physical beauty in favor of moral and spiritual growth.

• Lord Henry's philosophies have little impact on Dorian, who continues to cherish his familial bonds and personal relationships over superficial allure.

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In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde uses many descriptions and comparisons. How do these descriptions, like metaphors and similes, show Dorian’s change and his problems with corruption?

• Wilde uses metaphors to describe Dorian’s love for art. For example, Dorian is compared to a famous artist, and the portrait becomes a symbol of his creative genius. This helps us understand that Dorian’s change is about his artistic development, not corruption.

• In the novel, Oscar Wilde uses metaphors and similes to show Dorian’s deepening corruption. For example, Wilde compares Dorian’s portrait to a reflection of his soul, which becomes more distorted as Dorian’s actions grow more corrupt. In Chapter 8, the portrait "was a perfect symbol of the young man's idleness," showing how the painting captures not just his appearance, but also the inner decay of his character.

• In the novel, Oscar Wilde uses metaphors and similes to show Dorian’s deepening corruption. For example, Wilde compares Dorian’s portrait to a reflection of his soul, which becomes more distorted as Dorian’s actions grow more corrupt. In Chapter 8, the portrait "was a perfect symbol of the young man's idleness," showing how the painting captures not just his appearance, but also the inner decay of his character.

• In the novel, Oscar Wilde uses metaphors and similes to show Dorian’s deepening corruption. For example, Wilde compares Dorian’s portrait to a reflection of his soul, which becomes more distorted as Dorian’s actions grow more corrupt. In Chapter 8, the portrait "was a perfect symbol of the young man's idleness," showing how the painting captures not just his appearance, but also the inner decay of his character.

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In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde employs various literary devices. How do these devices, such as metaphors and similes, illustrate Dorian’s transformation and his moral decline?

• Wilde uses metaphors to highlight Dorian’s appreciation for beauty. For instance, Dorian is likened to a renowned artist, and the portrait symbolizes his artistic brilliance. This suggests that Dorian’s transformation is about his artistic growth, not moral decline.

• In the novel, Oscar Wilde uses metaphors and similes to depict Dorian’s increasing moral decline. For example, Wilde likens Dorian’s portrait to a mirror of his soul, which becomes more grotesque as Dorian’s deeds become more corrupt. In Chapter 8, the portrait "was a perfect symbol of the young man's idleness," illustrating how the painting reflects not just his looks, but also the internal decay of his character.

• In the novel, Oscar Wilde uses metaphors and similes to depict Dorian’s increasing moral decline. For example, Wilde likens Dorian’s portrait to a mirror of his soul, which becomes more grotesque as Dorian’s deeds become more corrupt. In Chapter 8, the portrait "was a perfect symbol of the young man's idleness," illustrating how the painting reflects not just his looks, but also the internal decay of his character.

• In the novel, Oscar Wilde uses metaphors and similes to depict Dorian’s increasing moral decline. For example, Wilde likens Dorian’s portrait to a mirror of his soul, which becomes more grotesque as Dorian’s deeds become more corrupt. In Chapter 8, the portrait "was a perfect symbol of the young man's idleness," illustrating how the painting reflects not just his looks, but also the internal decay of his character.

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In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde talks about beauty, corruption, and changes in Dorian. How do the words Wilde uses help us understand Dorian’s change because of his focus on looks and his bad choices? Write your answer and explain how Wilde’s descriptions help show how Dorian changes in the story.

• The words Wilde uses mostly describe how Dorian changes his clothes and style. The descriptions focus on Dorian’s love for fashion and his growing collection of beautiful outfits. This shows that Dorian’s change is only about appearance and has no effect on his character or choices.

• Oscar Wilde uses rich descriptions and strong words to show Dorian’s focus on beauty and his inner corruption. For example, Wilde often describes Dorian’s portrait as a reflection of his soul, which becomes more corrupt as he makes bad choices. The portrait changes while Dorian stays beautiful, showing how his appearance hides his moral decay.

• Wilde uses words that explain Dorian’s love for nature and family. He uses descriptions of Dorian’s kind actions, like helping others, to show how Dorian is focused on his good looks, but not in a bad way. These descriptions show that Dorian changes for the better.

• Wilde uses simple words to describe Dorian’s beauty and goodness. He focuses on how Dorian’s kind heart helps him stay beautiful. The descriptions help show that Dorian never changes throughout the story and stays a good person.

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In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde explores themes of beauty, moral corruption, and transformation in Dorian. How do Wilde's descriptions and choice of words illustrate Dorian's transformation due to his obsession with appearance and poor decisions? Provide an explanation of how Wilde's language reveals Dorian's evolution in the narrative.

• Wilde's language primarily highlights Dorian's changing fashion sense and style. The focus is on Dorian's passion for clothing and his expanding wardrobe, suggesting that his transformation is purely superficial and does not impact his character or decisions.

• Oscar Wilde employs vivid descriptions and powerful language to depict Dorian's obsession with beauty and his internal corruption. For instance, Wilde frequently refers to Dorian's portrait as a mirror of his soul, which becomes increasingly tainted as he makes poor choices. The portrait's transformation, while Dorian remains outwardly beautiful, underscores how his appearance conceals his moral degradation.

• Wilde uses language that highlights Dorian's appreciation for nature and family. He describes Dorian's benevolent actions, such as helping others, to demonstrate that Dorian's focus on his appearance is not detrimental. These descriptions indicate that Dorian undergoes a positive transformation.

• Wilde employs straightforward language to portray Dorian's beauty and virtue. He emphasizes how Dorian's kind nature preserves his beauty, illustrating that Dorian remains unchanged and virtuous throughout the story.

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In The Picture of Dorian Gray, how does Dorian's relationship with his portrait reflect his internal struggle with morality and vanity?

• Dorian sees the portrait as a mere decoration and pays little attention to its changes, focusing instead on his social status and wealth.

• The portrait is a symbol of Dorian's success and achievements, representing his rise in society and his ability to maintain his youthful appearance.

• The portrait serves as a constant reminder of Dorian's moral decay, reflecting the consequences of his vanity and hedonistic lifestyle, while he remains outwardly unchanged.

• Dorian uses the portrait as a tool to improve his artistic skills, seeing it as a challenge to create more beautiful art.