Could you check these sentences on Oscar Wilde's "The Picture..", please?

Thank you.

1) In the first chapter Lord Henry was relaxing on a divan smoking.
Basil Hallward sat looking at his work smiling.
2) Lord Henry said that the portrait should be exhibited at the Grosvenor. Basil replied that the portrait contained a lot of himself. He was afraid it showed the secret of his heart.
3) However Lord Henry said that Basil and the man in the portrait were different. Actually, Basil’s hair was black while the man in the portrait had fair hair.
4) Another difference was that Basil has a strong face but the man’s features were delicate.Basil’s expression was intellectual.
The man in the portrait was young and beautiful.
5) According to Lord Henry painters are odd people since they did anything in the world to become famous and when they were famous they were not happy.
Basil and Dorian met at a party at Lady Brandon’s.
6) Basil’s first reaction was fear, because he knew he had met someone whose personality could absorb his soul and his art. Dorian was his inspiration and was necessary to him and his art. 7) He is all his art to him now. Since he met him he has created the best work of his life. The relationship between Basil (the painter) and Dorian (the sitter) is not one of equal feelings and represents a series of opposites: Basil adores Dorian and has to see him every day, as he is absolutely necessary also for his art.

Read all these aloud to someone (or ask someone to read them aloud to you). Correct any errors you HEAR. Then re-post the 4 or 5 or fewer that you TRULY question.

1) In the first chapter, Lord Henry is described as relaxing on a divan and smoking, while Basil Hallward is sitting and smiling at his work.

To check if the sentence is correct, we can look at the text of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde and find the corresponding chapter. By reading the text, we can confirm whether the descriptions of the characters and their actions match the sentence.

2) Lord Henry suggests that the portrait should be exhibited at the Grosvenor, but Basil feels uneasy about it because he believes that the portrait reveals too much about himself, particularly the secret of his heart.

To verify this sentence, we can refer to the chapter in the book where this conversation takes place. By examining the dialogue between Lord Henry and Basil, we can confirm if the sentence accurately represents their exchange.

3) Lord Henry points out a physical difference between Basil and the man in the portrait - Basil has black hair while the man in the portrait has fair hair.

To fact-check this sentence, we need to find the description of both Basil and the man in the portrait in the novel. By referencing those descriptions, we can see if the difference in hair color is mentioned.

4) Another distinguishing feature mentioned is that Basil has a strong face, whereas the man in the portrait has delicate features. Basil's expression is described as intellectual, while the man in the portrait is portrayed as young and beautiful.

To verify this sentence, we can examine the descriptions of Basil and the man in the portrait in the book. By comparing the physical attributes and facial expressions mentioned in the text, we can determine if the sentence accurately represents their differences.

5) According to Lord Henry, painters are peculiar individuals because they will do anything to become famous, but once they achieve fame, they are no longer happy.

To ensure the accuracy of this sentence, we can find the relevant passage in the book where Lord Henry discusses painters. By examining the dialogue, we can confirm if Lord Henry expresses this viewpoint about famous painters.

6) Basil's initial reaction to meeting Dorian is one of fear because he realizes that Dorian possesses a personality that could consume his soul and influence his art. Dorian serves as Basil's inspiration and is necessary for both Basil and his art.

To verify this sentence, we can refer to the section in the novel where Basil encounters Dorian for the first time. By examining Basil's thoughts and emotions expressed in the text, we can determine if the sentence accurately captures his reaction.

7) The relationship between Basil and Dorian is described as unequal in terms of feelings, with Basil adoring Dorian and feeling a strong need to see him daily as he is essential for both Basil's personal life and artistic pursuits.

To check the accuracy of this sentence, we can analyze the description of Basil and Dorian's relationship in the book. By examining the text, we can confirm if Basil's adoration and dependence on Dorian are accurately portrayed in the sentence.