AP Lit: The Picture of Dorian Gray

Who could one argue is both the protagonist and the antagonist of the novel?

• Basil Hallward

• Dorian Gray

• Lord Henry

• Sibyl Vane

Define protagonist:

• The character that opposes the goal of the main character

• The character who helps the main character to accomplish their goal

• The main character

• The author

Define Antagonist:

• The character that opposes the goal of the main character

• The character that helps the main character to accomplish their goal

• The main character

• The author

Which answer choice most accurately describes the difference between a theme and the "moral of the story?"

• Themes are long sentences and the moral of the story is a short phrase.

• A theme can be described in one word and the moral of the story cannot.

• A theme is usually more complex and not always positive while the moral of the story is usual simple and positive.

• The moral of the story is based on evidence from the text while a theme is based on the reader's opinion.

Which of these is a "moral of the story" and not a theme of Dorian Gray?

• Be careful who your friends are.

• Beauty is not enough to fulfill the human life.

• Art imitates life and life imitates art.

• We cannot escape our vices.

Why did Dorian stop aging?

• He drank a magical potion.

• He stole the youth of others.

• The painting was aging for him.

• Basil enchanted him through a spell.

What does the painting symbolize?

• The painting is a symbol of the ugliness of Dorian's soul.

• The painting is a symbol of beauty.

• The painting symbolizes Dorian's regrets.

• The painting is a symbol of unconditional love.

Which of the following COULD NOT be a theme of The Picture of Dorian Gray?

• Anyone can be redeemed when they repent of their vices.

• Outward beauty is not enough to fulfill us.

• Deception takes a toll on the deceiver.

• There is no such thing as evil art, only evil people.

Which of the literary elements below contributes to our understanding of the theme of a novel?

• Plot

• Character Evolution

• Style

• All of the above

Basil Hallward's character CANNOT be said to be a symbol of...

• God

• The power of art

• The human conscience

• Rebellion