The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray, which was written by Oscar Wilde, is the novel we have to read this term.

Before Reading Activities:

1. What do you know about Oscar Wilde? 

 Search information about his life and works here  


Now try to answer these questions:


a When was Oscar Wilde born?

b Who was Constance Lloyd?

c Who was Lord Alfred Douglas?

d How long did Wilde spend in prison?

e Where did he spend the last years of his life?

f When did he die?



2. What do you think is the story about?




After Reading Activities

a.  Who are the main characters?

b. What kind of relationship do they have?

c. What changes does Dorian have in the novel?