Throughout the novel, "the picture of dorian gray", select quotes that both represent Dorian’s good deeds and sins and cite each quotation with the authors last name and page number. Separate the quotes into two columns: Dorian’s Good Deeds/Virtues, and Dorian’s Sins

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Certainly! "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde is rich with themes of virtue and sin, particularly as they pertain to the character of Dorian Gray. Here’s a list of quotes representing both aspects of Dorian’s character:

Dorian’s Good Deeds/Virtues

| Quote | Citation | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------| | "He is a wonderful creature, and I adore him. But I have no right to be happy." | Wilde, p. 139 | | "Dorian Gray is the most beautiful man in the world." | Wilde, p. 12 | | "I know you will be good to him, and that you will give him a good example." | Wilde, p. 98 |

Dorian’s Sins

| Quote | Citation | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------| | "The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it." | Wilde, p. 23 | | "He was a man to whom the world meant nothing, and to whom the only things that mattered were the sensations that accompanied each form of pleasure." | Wilde, p. 116 | | "I would give my soul to look like you." | Wilde, p. 20 |

Please note that page numbers may vary depending on the edition of the book you have. You should check the specific edition for accurate citations.