LITERATURE QUESTIONS
BRITISH LITERATURE
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Question
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Dorian sold his soul to the devil
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He took care of his appearance
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He didn’t worked hard
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He wanted to look like his portrait
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Detailed explanation-1: -The legend tells of a learned doctor who sells his soul to the devil in return for knowledge and magical abilities. Although Dorian Gray never contracts with the devil, his sacrifice is similar: he trades his soul for the luxury of eternal youth.
Detailed explanation-2: -Newly understanding that his beauty will fade, Dorian expresses the desire to sell his soul, to ensure that the picture, rather than he, will age and fade.
Detailed explanation-3: -Basil Hallward and Lord Henry Wotton admire one of Basil’s paintings of Dorian Gray. 1908 illustration by Paul Thiriat. Basil explains that Dorian Gray is 20 years-old.
Detailed explanation-4: -Immortality: After having his soul trapped within a painting, Dorian gained immortality. He does not age and seems to be immune to all conventional illnesses, diseases, viruses and infections.