The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

English Conversation Questions on The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

• What is the main theme of “The Picture of Dorian Gray”?
• What is the significance of the portrait in the novel?
• How does Dorian’s character change throughout the novel?
• What role does Lord Henry Wotton play in Dorian’s life?
• What is the role of morality in the novel?
• What is the significance of the Yellow Book in the novel?
• How does the novel explore the idea of youth and beauty?
• What is the significance of the ending of the novel?
• What criticisms have been made of “The Picture of Dorian Gray”?
• How has the novel been received by different groups of readers?
• What contemporary issues does the novel address and how are they relevant today?

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