Sunday, April 13, 2014
Second Reading: Ch 5 - 8
Dorian Gray is referred to as "Prince Charming" by the Vane family. How does Dorian's alias relate to his current image in the book? This image is changed by the influence of Lord Henry who represents all of the sins that Dorian has not yet had the courage to commit. How is Dorian's new-found sense of evil portrayed in Basil's painting? How does Lord Henry convince Dorian to continue to allow his Id to control him? What will become of Dorian Gray when James Vane discovers the news of how Dorian hurt his sister?
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Dorian is referred to as "Prince Charming" by the Vane family because that is what he is made out to be at the beginning of the story. Lord Henry is the cause of Dorian's change in image. When Dorian breaks things off with Sibyl (because he was embarrassed when Lord Henry and Basil saw her awful theater performance), he notices that Basil's painting shows "a touch of cruelty in the mouth." It is realized that Dorian's maleficent actions will be reflected in the painting. After Lord Henry reveals to Dorian that Sibyl killed herself because she loved him so much, Dorian chooses to follow his Id and allow himself to experience what is said to be "individuality." Dorian wants the painting to "bear the burden of his shame" and admits that it could be a pleasure to watch it reflect his sins. I believe that James Vane will come in search of Dorian to kill him, like he had promised he would do if Dorian ever hurt his sister.
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