Dorian Gray's Portrait and Its Consequences

In Chapter 20 of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', Dorian reflects on his lost innocence and the impact of his actions. He shatters a mirror, symbolizing the end of his self-obsession. Dorian examines his portrait, now showing hypocrisy, and decides to destroy it. This act leads to his death, revealing the true consequences of his life choices. The chapter concludes the novel by resolving themes of appearance vs. reality and the clash between art and life, emphasizing that reality ultimately prevails.

What does Dorian think about as he walks home?

• The people talking about him

• His future plans

• The weather

• His financial status

What does Dorian long for as he reflects on his past?

• Lost innocence

• Wealth

• Fame

• Power

What does Dorian do in the library after contemplating Henry's words?

• Shatters a mirror

• Falls asleep

• Reads a book

• Writes a letter

What does Dorian's action of shattering the mirror symbolize?

• The end of self-contemplation

• His rejection of beauty

• His acceptance of reality

• The beginning of a new life

Who is Hetty Merton in Dorian's life?

• His sister

• A business partner

• A girl he intentionally did not spoil

• His mother

What does Dorian wonder about his portrait after thinking of Hetty Merton?

• If it has been stolen

• If it still looks terrible

• If it has been sold

• If it has been improved

What does Dorian find when he looks at his portrait?

• It is more beautiful

• It is missing

• It is more horrible and shows hypocrisy

• It is unchanged

What does Dorian decide about the portrait after seeing its state?

• To preserve it

• To destroy it

• To hide it

• To sell it

What action does Dorian take against the portrait?

• He sells it

• He hides it

• He destroys it with a knife

• He gives it away

What is discovered after Dorian destroys the portrait?

• A treasure

• A beautiful young man

• A withered old man

• A hidden message