Key Quotes (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Quizzes
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What does Basil's quote 'I have put too much of myself into it' foreshadow about the portrait?
What does Basil's quote 'I have put too much of myself into it' foreshadow about the portrait?
The supernatural link to Dorian's soul
Lord Henry's quote on marriage needing deception reveals his what worldview?
Lord Henry's quote on marriage needing deception reveals his what worldview?
Amoral worldview
'There is only one thing worse than being talked about' reflects Victorian society's obsession with what?
'There is only one thing worse than being talked about' reflects Victorian society's obsession with what?
Reputation and social standing
Why is Lord Henry's 'There is no such thing as good influence' quote ironic?
Why is Lord Henry's 'There is no such thing as good influence' quote ironic?
Henry becomes the most corrupting influence
Dorian's wish 'I would give my soul for that!' represents what type of bargain?
Dorian's wish 'I would give my soul for that!' represents what type of bargain?
Faustian bargain
'The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it' exemplifies what philosophy?
'The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it' exemplifies what philosophy?
Hedonistic philosophy
Sibyl Vane's declaration 'You are more to me than all art' contrasts with Dorian's what?
Sibyl Vane's declaration 'You are more to me than all art' contrasts with Dorian's what?
Shallow infatuation
James Vane's vow to kill Dorian if he wrongs Sibyl introduces what theme?
James Vane's vow to kill Dorian if he wrongs Sibyl introduces what theme?
Revenge and justice
Dorian's final quote about the soul being 'bought, sold, and bartered away' shows what too late?
Dorian's final quote about the soul being 'bought, sold, and bartered away' shows what too late?
Self-awareness of his corruption
Which literary devices are identified as Wilde's masterful techniques in the novel?
Which literary devices are identified as Wilde's masterful techniques in the novel?
Wit, irony, and paradox