ПК 1 Англ яз 3,4 семестры / interpretation
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1. Define the story as a form of writing.
Mystical and philosophical novel
2. What kind of story is it?
Kind of story – Epos/Epic
Genre - wise, it is a mixture of a novel of upbringing with a moral parable.
"The Portrait of Dorian Gray" can be attributed to the genre of an intellectual novel. In the work, the characters and the narrator are subject to introspection, comprehension of their actions and surroundings.
3. Define the theme of the story (…)
Main theme: beauty theme and arts
What’s the story about?
The novel "Portrait of Dorian Gray" tells how once a talented artist Basil Hallward, talking with Lord Henry Wotton, draws a portrait of his friend Dorian Gray. When the conversation turns to Dorian himself, Lord Henry begins to be very interested in the young man.
What’s the mood prevalent in it?
Most likely, it makes you think about the relationship between people, about their feelings, etc.
4. Enlarge on the main idea of the story. ???
Would it be sufficient to sum up as a story of or does it have a wider significance?
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5. Comment on the author’s way of presenting the story
Who is the narrator?
The narrator may be Basil Hallward/ is an author
Where is the scene set?
The story begins with the studio of Basil Hallward, an artist working on a portrait of a beautiful young man. His interlocutor, Henry Wotton, smoking cigarettes, discusses the skill of the creator and the beauty of the depicted young man. Basil replies that this golden–haired handsome man is twenty-year-old Dorian Gray, whom the painter admires, considering him his muse.
There is also a dialogue between them about whether to put the portrait on exhibition or not.
Who are the main characters? Give a sketch of their appearance, occupation, family, behavior, manners, motto, age, nationality, social status. What’s relation ship?
- Dorian Gray
A beautiful and naive young man with golden curls. Dreamy and selfish. A driven and weak-willed person who is seduced by the permissiveness of hedonism. He is disgusted with the material world, preferring to hide from it in the world of aesthetics. Because of this, Sybil's true feelings disgust him, and spiritual weakness and frivolity make him an easy prey for the tempter Lord Henry.
Lord Henry Wotton
A middle-aged man. An aristocrat. Nihilist, cynic and libertine. At the same time, an extremely witty and pleasant person in conversation. Constantly speaks aphorisms. Despite his disdain for all social norms, he manages to quietly exist in a society where everyone accepts and respects him.
Basil Hallward
A young man. A talented artist who appreciates art and beauty more than anything else in the world. He worships Dorian Gray. Wanting to save his soul, he enters into a fight with Wotton, but because of his indecision suffers a crushing defeat, which leads to the fall of Dorian and the death of Basil himself.
Analyze the composition of the story ?????
Comment upon the opening paragraph as an exposition to the story. ???
Define the plot of the story. ???
Speak on the arrangement of events in time.
Events take place in the present tense
What form of representation (dialogue, monologue, or narration) prevails?
It’s a dialogue
Define the symbols of the story. ????
What is the title of the story? How is the title associated with the idea of the story?
The title of the book is connected with the main plot, that is, with the portrait of Dorian and his personality
6. What is the message of the story? ?????
7. Analyze the ending of the story. Is it the kind of end you expected? ????
8. Express your opinion on the problem discussed. Give your reasons for liking or disliking the story. ?????