1. Wrapping up Dorian Gray

2. Chapter 18
What is Dorian so afraid of, that has kept him holed up at home? When Dorian is hunting with Sir Geoffrey, what does he beg him not to do? What does Dorian believe is the “bad omen”? Who is the man in the thicket? What do Dorian’s inner feelings reveal to us about his self, as opposed to his beautiful exterior? What is Dorian’s fear associated with? How does this make us feel about him? Now what will Dorian do with his life…?

3. Read & answer questions
Helpful hints:
Tithonus is speaking to Aurora
Aurora = goddess of the Dawn
Hours = goddesses who accompany Aurora
“Tithonus” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
What is frightening here?
What is Tennyson’s approach to death?
Do you think Dorian would agree with Tithonus? Why or why not?
Who (or what) is the monster here?

4. Immortality, or death? Why?
What is scarier?
Immortality, or death? Why?

5. Immortality or Death… Is there a way for us to achieve both?

6. Deeply concerned with his appearance Diagnosed with Vitiligo & Lupus
Michael Jackson
Deeply concerned with his appearance
Diagnosed with Vitiligo & Lupus
Underwent multiple plastic surgeries
Also had an obsession with youth
“Never Never Land”
Thriller
Enabled Jackson to break down racial barriers in music
Film is a parody of 1950s B movie horror films

7. Does his art make him immortal, despite his body transformation?
What is happening with Jackson’s identity in the video?
Does Jackson’s “Thriller” allow him to be both mortal and immortal?
Does his art make him immortal, despite his body transformation?

8. Finish the novel (!) Socratic Seminar Thursday 
Homework
Finish the novel (!) Socratic Seminar Thursday 

9. Culminating Creative Project: Dorian Gray

10. Dorian gray tv show opening
Great News!
The Picture of Dorian Gray has been optioned for TV! Soon your favorite novel will become your favorite binge-watching addiction!
Even better news?! You and your Hollywood team have been tasked with creating the opening credits!
Assignment:
Create a 2-3 minute opening credit sequence for The Picture of Dorian Gray.

11. What is a tv opening credits sequence?
The thing that gets you hooked!
Kind of functions like a trailer, but plays before the beginning of the show each time.
Relies mostly on IMAGES and MUSIC to set the tone for the show.
Your credits must demonstrate an understanding of elements of the MACABRE as well as an understanding of Wilde’s story.

12. You will have TWO in-class work days (Monday/Tuesday 10/16-10/17)
Logistics
Groups of 3-4
You will have TWO in-class work days (Monday/Tuesday 10/16-10/17)
Opening credits are DUE Friday 10/20 (we will watch them in class!)
30 culminating points

13. Culminating Exam: Friday
In addition to basic plot and character knowledge, you are responsible for the following: The Faust Legend Paradox Victorian Freak Shows Gothic Genre Suspense (Psycho)
About 30 Multiple Choice Qs
Two short answer (choice, thesis-driven paragraph response)