The Conflict Between Aestheticism and Morality in Oscar Wilde’s

What is the main topic that struck the author when reading The Picture of Dorian Gray?

• The beauty of art

• The role of Lord Henry

• Dorian's irony in life

• Dorian's aesthetic philosophy

According to Oscar Wilde, what is the conclusion about art expressed in the novel?

• Art is useless

• Art is essential for society

• Art shapes moral identity

• Art is only for the elite

What does Lord Henry represent in the novel?

• The main antagonist

• The promoter of aestheticism

• The critic of aestheticism

• The savior of Dorian

What is the main criticism of Wilde towards uncontrolled aestheticism?

• The egocentrism and lack of morality

• The lack of beauty

• The boredom and apathy

• Social conformity

What does the portrait of Dorian Gray symbolize in the novel?

• The decay of Dorian

• His eternal youth

• His dark side

• His true moral self

According to Matthew Arnold, what is necessary to overcome hedonism in society?

• The pursuit of perfection

• The pursuit of immediate pleasure

• The division of social classes

• Social isolation

What is the final fate of Dorian Gray in the novel?

• The destruction due to aestheticism

• Death at the hands of Lord Henry

• Redemption and happiness

• Escape to another city

What does Dorian Gray's narcolepsy represent in the context of the novel?

• His dependence on opium

• His loss of identity

• His social isolation

• His egocentrism

What is Wilde's main criticism of absolute aestheticism?

• The immorality and egocentrism

• The lack of creativity

• Social conformity

• Boredom and apathy

What does the destruction of Dorian Gray's portrait symbolize in the novel's ending?

• The liberation of Dorian from his beauty

• His loss of identity

• His moral redemption

• His eternal condemnation