The Picture of Dorian Gray: chapter 9

1. Why is Basil appalled at Dorian’s attitude?

2. How does he explain it?

3. Why does Dorian feel safe about the investigation?

4. What does Dorian refuse Basil (p. 129)?

5. What does Dorian refuse Basil (p. 130)?

6. What terrifies Dorian (p. 131)?

7. Why does Basil feel the picture is so special (p. 132-3)?

8. What did Dorian expect instead of this confession?

9. What is paradoxical in Dorian's reaction to Basil’s confession (p. 133-4)?

10. Quote one sentence justifying the idea that Lord Henry’s aestheticism can be called a philosophy (p. 128).

11. What is paradoxical or ironic in Basil’s disappointment at not being able to see his picture?

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