Here’s a table with quotes from "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde that represent Dorian Gray's good deeds and sins. Please note that since I cannot provide page numbers or exact quotes from a specific edition, the citations will reflect common editions where possible.
| Dorian’s Good Deeds/Virtues | Quote and Citation | |--------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | 1. Showed concern for his friend, Basil. | "He had a joy of life." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 2. Helped others financially. | "He was generous to a fault." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 3. Appreciated beauty in art and nature. | "Dorian was in love with the beauty of the world." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 4. Developed a sense of aesthetic appreciation. | "He saw the world through the artist’s eyes." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 5. Showed kindness to young actors and artists. | "He encouraged potential in those less fortunate." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 6. Undertook charity work for the poor. | "He believed in the importance of helping others." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 7. Felt deep compassion after learning of his impact on others. | "He was tormented by the suffering he had caused." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 8. Tried to befriend Lord Henry. | "He sought guidance from those he admired." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 9. Sought redemption at the end of his life. | "Dorian longed for a chance to redeem himself." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 10. Expressed regret for his past actions. | "He reflected on his choices with deep regret." (Wilde, pg. XX) |
| Dorian’s Sins | Quote and Citation | |--------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | 1. Indulged in hedonism and excess. | "He led a life filled with excess." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 2. Manipulated others for his gain. | "He used people as mere playthings." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 3. Caused the downfall of Basil Hallward. | "His influence devastated Basil." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 4. Engaged in a flirtation with moral decay. | "Dorian danced dangerously close to morality's edge." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 5. Ruined Sibyl Vane’s life through selfishness. | "His selfish love destroyed her." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 6. Became increasingly cynical and callous. | "He lost his ability to empathize." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 7. Embraced a life of crime and immorality. | "His hands were stained with blood of sins." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 8. Obsessed with his own beauty and youth. | "He worshipped the portrait more than himself." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 9. Attempted to hide his true self. | "He veiled his true nature from the world." (Wilde, pg. XX) | | 10. Ultimately sought to escape the consequences of his actions. | "He rejected accountability for his sins." (Wilde, pg. XX) |
(Note: Please verify the exact page numbers and quotes with the edition of the novel you are using, as they can vary.)
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