The Portrait of Dorian Gray NO SPOILERS IF YOU KNOW THE STORY!

The Daily Journal First 5 minutes of class time. We will start at exactly 3:00:00 my time. If you are late, please enter the room quietly (!). Please do not talk to anyone. The students in the room are already working and should not be disturbed. I will provide a topic.

Daily Journal Example Daily Journal 6 Sept 2015

Dorian is new to London. He is new to “fashionable” lifestyles Dorian is new to London. He is new to “fashionable” lifestyles. How do you think he feels? Have you ever moved someplace new? Can you relate to Dorian’s experience?

Literature Circle Groups: 1) Summarizer – Summarize what you read for today. Consider the following questions: What has happened? Who are the characters? Is there a clear protagonist or antagonist? 2) Word Master – what words or expressions did you find interesting or important? 3) Connector – what does the reading remind you of in another book/movie/your own life? 4) Discussion Director – stay on task, ask questions, ask opinions, etc. 5) Culture collector – how does this relate to or differ from our or your culture? What is strange or familiar?

Discussion Questions Discuss the character of Henry. What is his impact on Dorian’s life? Why do you think Basil does not want to display Dorian’s portrait in an art gallery? What do you think of the relationship between Basil and Dorian? What is Sybil Vane’s role in the story? What do you think of her relationship with Dorian?

Watching the Films GOM – recommended player How to use subtitles:

Basic Plot Structure Climax Rising Action Conflict Resolution – see a change in characters. Exposition Conflict

Map the plot for another book or movie. Let’s Fight!! Oh no! Evil vampires! Oh, you saved me! I love you! Hi, I’m Bella. “You’re a vampire and I’m human. But I like you!”

Discussion Questions: 1) Watch the beginning of the film. Why do you think the director chose to alter the beginning of the story? 2) Consider the camera angle used in this scene. Why do you think the director chose this angle? What is the effect on the audience?

Describe how the film shows the beginning of Dorian’s fall Describe how the film shows the beginning of Dorian’s fall. What do you think of the director’s/ screen writer’s choices?

What is important about this scene What is important about this scene? How does it change the way we feel about the characters it portrays?

Describe the animation of the portrait Describe the animation of the portrait. Why do you think the director chose to animate it this way? Do you think this was a good choice? Why or why not?