Exploring Dorian Gray: Chapters 1-2

What motivates Dorian Gray to wish for eternal youth?

• His desire for beauty and fear of aging.

• His love for adventure and thrill.

• His quest for power and control.

• His belief in immortality through art.

How does Lord Henry influence Dorian's character in the first two chapters?

• Lord Henry influences Dorian by promoting a hedonistic lifestyle and encouraging him to prioritize beauty and pleasure over morality.

• Lord Henry encourages Dorian to embrace a life of strict discipline and hard work.

• Lord Henry advises Dorian to focus on intellectual pursuits and ignore physical beauty.

• Lord Henry influences Dorian by promoting a life of poverty and self-denial.

Identify a key theme introduced in the first two chapters of Dorian Gray.

• The relationship between beauty and morality.

• The struggle between good and evil.

• The impact of wealth on happiness.

• The importance of friendship and loyalty.

What symbol is represented by the portrait of Dorian Gray?

• The importance of social status.

• The power of artistic expression.

• The duality of human nature and inner corruption.

• The pursuit of eternal youth.

Summarize the initial relationship between Dorian and Basil Hallward.

• Basil is indifferent to Dorian's appearance and focuses on his own work.

• Dorian and Basil have a close friendship, with Basil admiring Dorian's beauty and being inspired to paint his portrait.

• Dorian is a mentor to Basil, guiding him in his artistic journey.

• Dorian and Basil are rivals, competing for artistic recognition.

What does Lord Henry's philosophy reveal about his character?

• Lord Henry's philosophy reveals him to be a manipulative hedonist who values pleasure over morality.

• Lord Henry's philosophy indicates he is a selfless altruist focused on helping others.

• Lord Henry's philosophy shows him to be a strict moralist who avoids pleasure.

• Lord Henry's philosophy reveals him as a pious individual dedicated to spiritual growth.

How does Dorian's reaction to the portrait reflect his inner desires?

• Dorian's reaction shows his desire for artistic recognition.

• Dorian's reaction to the portrait reflects his inner desire for eternal youth and the avoidance of moral consequences.

• The portrait inspires Dorian to pursue a life of virtue.

• Dorian feels a sense of guilt when he sees the portrait.

Identify a significant quote from the first two chapters and explain its meaning.

• Wealth brings freedom from social expectations.

• A man with wealth is always happy.

• "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."

• Marriage is a burden for wealthy men.

What role does beauty play in the motivations of the characters introduced?

• Beauty acts as a motivator for validation and desire in the characters.

• Beauty is solely a source of conflict among the characters.

• Beauty only serves as a backdrop in the story.

• Beauty is irrelevant to the characters' motivations.

How does the setting contribute to the overall mood in the first two chapters?

• The setting creates a cheerful and lighthearted atmosphere.

• The setting contributes to a calm and peaceful environment.

• The setting has no impact on the mood at all.

• The setting contributes to a tense and suspenseful mood.