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//Ariadna Molina// 1. What is the teme, plot and characters of the novel //The picture of Dorian Gray?//

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The novel tells of a young man named Dorian Gray, the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward. Basil is impressed by Dorian's beauty and becomes infatuated with him, believing his beauty is responsible for a new mode in his art. Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton, a friend of Basil's, and becomes enthralled by Lord Henry's world view. Espousing a new hedonism, Lord Henry suggests the only things worth pursuing in life are beauty and fulfillment of the senses. Realizing that one day his beauty will fade, Dorian (whimsically) expresses a desire to sell his soul to ensure the portrait Basil has painted would age rather than himself. Dorian's wish is fulfilled, plunging him into debauched acts. The portrait serves as a reminder of the effect each act has upon his soul, with each sin displayed as a disfigurement of his form, or through a sign of aging.=====

= is a novel written by the Irish author Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray is considered one of the last classics of Gothic horror novel with a strong Faustian theme, the novel's central theme is narcissism, and that the main character has an excessive admiration for himself. Dorian Gray: Young extremely attractive, who is captivated by the new idea of ​​hedonism, Lord Henry. Begins to meet each of its pleasures, no matter if they are accepted moral or immoral. Basil Hallward, an artist who becomes infatuated with Dorian's beauty, who helps him realize his artistic potential, but his portrait of Dorian to be his best work. It is not just a pure and passionate artist. Lord Henry Wotton: Noble is friends with Basil initially, but later she became intrigued by the ingenuity and beauty of Dorian. It is extremely clever. It is seen as a critique of late Victorian culture that embraces a vision indulgent hedonism. Corrupts Dorian with his world view, so Dorian attempts to emulate. Basil calls him "Harry." Sibyl Vane: Actress very beautiful, but extremely poor who falls in love with Dorian. Her love for him destroy his career because no pleasure in the fictitious image of love to have a real love and real.Dorian commits suicide when she does not want to marry her, for he has discovered not to be in love with her, but his art. Jim Vane, Sibyl's brother who becomes a sailor and left for Australia. It is extremely protective of his sister, and dares not leave her because he believes that Dorian will harm him. Dorian tries to kill, but when her face is young and fresh, do not think he is. It is described as a tough guy and square. Mrs. Vane: Mother of Sibyl and James, actress old and finished.Sibyl, and she has been entered in the theater poor to pay their debts. Is extremely pleased with the relationship between Sibyl and Dorian by the promise of status and wealth of the young. Alan Campbell: Good friend of Dorian ending his friendship with him by questioning his reputation. Lady Agatha, Lord Henry's aunt. Actively involved in charity work in London. Lord Fermor: Uncle of Lord Henry. He informs Lord Henry about Dorian's lineage. Victoria, Lady Henry Wotton: Wife of Lord Henry, who only appears in the novel in a scene in which Dorian waits for Lord Henry. Later, Lord Henry divorces. Victor: Dorian Leal servant who, with the increasing paranoia of his employer, is sent to run errands useless to dissuade him from entering the room where the portrait of Dorian.(juanma) =

//2.// Which two novels wrote Oscar Wilde in explaining his experience in prision? (Ricardo) Wilde brought action for libel against the marquess and was himself charged with homosexual offenses under the Criminal Law Amendment, found guilty, and sentenced to prison for two years. His experiences in jail inspired his most famous poem, The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1898), and the apology published by his literary executor as De Profundis (1905).
 * **did Oscar Wilde write**

3. Where studied Oscar Wilde? > (Ricardo) He studied at Trinity College, Dublin, and at Magdalen College, Oxford, where he distinguished himself for his scholarship and wit > Thanks to a grant of £ 95 a year, on October 17, 1874 entered Magdalen College , Oxford, where he continued his studies until 1878. >  Finally, in November 1878 he obtained a Bachelor of Arts , 17graduated with the highest possible score. Oscar remained in Oxfordfrom late 1874 until the summer of 1878.17 during which a personmanaged to become well known within the university .(juanma) 4. What things were criticized by Oscar Wilde on his novels?
 * **did Oscar Wilde study**?
 *   In October 1871 he entered Trinity College, Dublin, where he studied the classics to 1874.14 The Trinity College , one of the most relevants chools, students put together such as Ry Tyrell , Arthur Palmer , Edward Dowden and his tutor , JP Mahaffy , who inspired Wilde 's interest in Greek literature
 * **he** entered

5. Why this writer was imprisoned?
 * **was this writer imprisoned?**

(Ricardo) Wilde brought action for libel against the marquess and was himself charged with homosexual offenses under the Criminal Law Amendment, found guilty, and sentenced to prison for two years.