victorian novels Flashcards
Example of naturalism in RoN?
The heath’s affect on the characters
What character in RoN most connects to the heath?
Diggory Venn
Why does Diggory Venn seem to be everywhere at once?
He is so connected with the heath that it cannot impede him
How is RoN reminiscent of a Greek tragedy?
Clym’s tragedies aren’t his fault, the townsfolk serve as a chorus
Why won’t Basil exhibit his portrait of Dorian?
He has put too much of himself into it.
Art for the sake of beauty
Hedonism
What character in Dorian Gray is most hedonistic?
Lord Henry
Upon seeing his completed portrait, what does Dorian wish?
That the painting would grow old while he remained eternally young
What is Sibyl’s nickname for Dorian?
Prince Charming
On the night that Lord Henry and Basil come to see her act, what does Sibyl resolve to do?
Give up acting
Why does Sibyl want to give up acting?
Because Dorian has taught her to be herself
Why does Dorian leave Sibyl?
He only loved her because she was a beautiful artist (actress)
After Sibyl’s death, who convinces Dorian to have no involvement in the case?
lord Henry
What gift from Lord Henry profoundly influences Dorian?
A book
Over which issue does Basil confront Dorian the night of Basil’s death?
The rumors of Dorian’s wicked behavior that are being spread in polite society
How does Dorian respond to Basil’s confrontation?
He shows Basil the horribly changed portrait
How does Dorian kill Basil?
He stabs him
What is finally done with Basil’s corpse?
At the threat of being outed, Alan Campbell dissolves it in acid
What fate befalls James Vane?
He is accidentally killed by hunters at Dorian’s country home
What happens when Dorian attempts to drive a knife into his portrait?
He becomes the disfigured image in the painting and, in effect, stabs himself
