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
What does Henry wish Geoffrey had done?
Purposefully shot the man because murder is far more intriguing
What does Dorian tell his servant to do?
Give a note to Harry saying he’s intending to visit his doctor and to send the family of the deceased any sum of money they may want
What causes Dorian to rush down to the stable and find relief at the dead man’s identity?
He is revealed to be a sailor with a revolver in his posession.
How does Dorian spend the day after seeing James Vane?
He did not leave the house for he had a sick fear of dying
What reasons does Dorian give for not actually having seen James VAne?
If he really did come around the servants would’ve seen him and any possible footmarks on the flower bed
What season is it?
Winter
What does Henry say the most horrible thing in the world is?
Ennui, for it is a sin with no forgiveness
What does Dorian say about changing places with someone else?
There is no one with whom he would NOT change places with
What terrifies Dorian about death?
Not death itself but it’s coming
According to Lord Henry what is the basis of every scandal?
An immoral certainty
What does Dorian say Henry would do?
Sacrafice anyone for the sake of an epigram
What does Dorian say has become a burden to himself?
His own personality
How is the Duchess described in this chapter?
Like Artemis in a tailor-made gown
