The Picture of Dorian Gray Questions
1. What is the significance of the opium den to the novel in terms of demonstrating the social class system?
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2. Recall the passages of the text which discuss and allude to the painting and its appearance and changes. Explain the symbolic importance of the painting in terms of the corruption not just of Dorian’s soul, but also the overall corruption humanity.
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3. When Dorian and Lord Henry are in the country, what change does the accidental death of James Vane trigger in Dorian Gray? Think about Lord Henry’s quote “Anybody can be good in the country.”
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4. Consider the motif of flowers and discuss how Wilde uses different flowers in different situations to create mood, tone, setting, and symbolism throughout the novel, including the progress or regression of Gray through his life.
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