1. The Portrait of Dorian Gray
NO SPOILERS IF YOU KNOW THE STORY!

2. Daily Journal
Daily Journal Sept 2016

3. Dorian Gray has chosen to stay young and beautiful forever
Dorian Gray has chosen to stay young and beautiful forever. What do you think of this? Many people talk about the importance of “inner” beauty versus “outer” beauty. How do you think this relates to the tale of Dorian Gray?

4. Homework
Please share your homework with your team. You can say exactly what you wrote or tell your team your thoughts in different words.

5. Literature Circle Groups:
1) Summarizer – Summarize what you read for today. Consider the following questions: What has happened? Who are the characters? Is there a clear protagonist or antagonist?
2) Word Master – what words or expressions did you find interesting or important?
3) Connector – what does the reading remind you of in another book/movie/your own life?
4) Discussion Director – stay on task, ask questions, ask opinions, etc.

6. Discussion
What do you think of the beginning of the film? Do you think it adds or removes suspense when major scenes are shown early in films? Why?

7. Discussion on Film Version
Discuss Basil’s feeling about Dorian in this scene. Why does he appear angry and judgmental of Dorian?
Later, consider the camera angle when Basil sees the portrait for the first time. What is the effect of this camera angle on the audience?
How does Dorian appear to feel during and after Basil’s murder?

8. In this scene Dorian attempts to destroy the painting
In this scene Dorian attempts to destroy the painting. What is the director portraying?

9. Describe the relationship developments between Dorian and Harry as portrayed in this scene.

10. Discuss the final scenes of the movie. How is it different? Why?

11. Basic Plot Structure
Climax
Rising Action
Conflict
Resolution – see a change in characters.
Exposition
Conflict

12. Map the events in Dorian Gray
Book Version
Film version