Dorian Gray Chapter 18 Flashcards
What continues to haunt Dorian? How does this affect him?
The image of James Vane pushes him to think that every noise or sight foreshadows his impending doom
What does Dorian do to justify what he saw? How does this affect him?
He convinces himself that the image of James Vane was an illusion, because if he were real there would’ve been signs of intrusion. However the idea that his mind could do something like that ends up terrifying him even more.
How long does it take Dorian to go outside again? How does he feel?
About 3 days to which he finds rejuvenated by the winter day and good company
What is sir Geoffrey doing?
He his hunting outside
What are some factors that could have caused Dorian to change his attitude toward Hedonism?
His drug use or perhaps James Vane trying to avenge Sybil
What effect is achieved by the personification in the phrase “horror seemed once more to lay its hand upon his heart”?
It shows horror as something that can’t be escaped, something that is always near to him.
Why is Dorian able to cry with “joy” when he learns the identity of the victim of the hunting accident?
James Vane was the one shot and killed, meaning Dorian knows now that he isn’t being hunted by the vengeful man.
What does Dorian do before Geoffrey shoots a hare?
He begs him not to, feeling uncharacteristic compassion for it
What happens when Geoffrey shoots the hare?
He ends up killing a man hiding in the bushes
What does Lord Henry suggest they do after killing the hare? How does Dorian feel?
They all return home to avoid further commotion
How does Dorian feel about the incident?
Dorian feels like it was a sort of omen, but Henry tells him he’s too fortunate to be affected by such things
What is Dorian consumed by in this chapter?
Paranoia stemming from his fear of James Vane hunting him, as he mistakes a gardener as someone hiding behind a tree
What does Dorian lament over?
His inability to feel passion for a woman, saying he’d rather flee and forget about everything
What do Henry and the Duchess discuss about romance?
Henry commends the Duchess for her flirtatious nature, and he also says that her and Dorian’s mutual attraction to danger make them a suitable pair.
How does the Duchess feel about the Dorian?
She is uncertain about her feelings as she and Henry engage in witty banter on the subject
