Chapter Six
a. Why does Henry think badly of optimism?
Chapter Seven
a. Why does Sibyl perform badly?
b. What does Dorian’s response to Sibyl reveal about his love for her?
c. What does Dorian realize about himself and his picture? What is his response to this knowledge?
Chapter Eight
a. If Sibyl was a representation, what did she represent to Dorian, according to Henry?
b. Do you think the picture of Dorian changed at the moment of Sibyl’s death? Why or why not?
Chapter Nine
a. What is Dorian’s response to Basil’s concerns?
b. Why does Dorian keep the picture a secret?
Chapter Ten
a. Why does Dorian move the picture?