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1) Alan Campbell was an extremely intelligent young man with a passion for science and music. He had first met Dorian at Lady Berkshire’s during a Rubenstein recital.
2) After 18 months they scarcely spoke to each other. Campbell had become sad and uninterested in music. Dorian asked Alan to destroy Basil’s body so that nothing remained of it.
3) Alan Campbell couldn’t refuse to do what Dorian asked because he threatened to blackmail him by sending a letter that would ruin his reputation forever. 4) Alan spent approximately five hours in the attic. Alan is a victim of Dorian’s wickedness and corruption.
5) Dorian blackmailed him and succeeded in getting him to destroy Basil’s body. Both men have a high level of education and culture, and both have homosexual tendencies. They both fear the opinion of their society.
6) Basil’s murder can be interpreted as the inevitable conclusion of Dorian’s inner conflict, since Basil represents the awakening of his conscience, which Dorian wants to repress.
7) At this point of the novel one can see a close similarity with Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic novel, "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. 8) Mr Hyde is the horrid, murderous double personality of Dr Jekyll", just as the repugnant face in the portrait can be seen as the corrupt, wicked double personality of Dorian Gray.
2) a synonym you might like for "uninterested" = disnterested
7) At this point IN the novel...
7) Gothic Novel is usually capitalized
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1) In the first sentence, we learn that Alan Campbell is a highly intelligent young man who has a strong interest in both science and music. Furthermore, we find out that he and Dorian first met at Lady Berkshire's during a Rubenstein recital.
To get this information, you would need to carefully read and analyze the passage or text that these sentences are from. Look for keywords and details that describe Alan Campbell's character traits and the circumstances of his meeting with Dorian.
2) The second sentence reveals that after 18 months, Alan and Dorian have grown distant from each other. Alan has lost his enthusiasm for music and has become sad. Dorian then asks Alan to destroy Basil's body, leaving nothing behind.
To understand this, you need to continue reading the passage or text. It explains the decline in Alan's mood and the specific request Dorian makes to him.
3) The third sentence tells us that Alan feels compelled to fulfill Dorian's request because Dorian threatens to blackmail him. Dorian possesses a letter that would ruin Alan's reputation forever if it were sent.
To understand this, you need to consider the context of the passage or text. Look for clues or explanations of why Alan would comply with Dorian's demand despite any personal reservations he might have.
4) The fourth sentence states that Alan spends approximately five hours in the attic, likely fulfilling Dorian's request. It further emphasizes that Alan is a victim of Dorian's wickedness and corruption.
To gather this information, you should continue reading and paying attention to the sequence of events and the impact they have on Alan.
5) The fifth sentence highlights that Dorian successfully blackmails Alan into destroying Basil's body. Both men possess a high level of education and culture, and both have homosexual tendencies. They are also both afraid of how society would view them.
To comprehend these details, you would need to analyze the passages or text, particularly focusing on the power dynamics between Dorian and Alan and the motivations behind their actions.
6) The sixth sentence suggests that the murder of Basil can be seen as the inevitable result of Dorian's internal conflict. Basil represents Dorian's conscience, which Dorian wants to suppress.
To grasp this interpretation, you should consider the events leading up to Basil's murder and the symbolic significance of Basil as a character. Analyze the text to understand Dorian's turmoil and his desire to repress his conscience.
7) The seventh sentence draws a parallel between this point in the novel and Robert Louis Stevenson's gothic novel, "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde". In Stevenson's work, Mr Hyde is the murderous alter ego of Dr Jekyll.
To comprehend this connection, you would need to be familiar with Stevenson's novel and its themes. Acknowledge the similarities and contrasts between the characters and situations in both stories.
8) The eighth sentence likens the repulsive face in the portrait to the corrupt and wicked double personality of Dorian Gray, similar to Dr Jekyll's alter ego Mr Hyde.
To understand this comparison, you should have a clear understanding of Dorian's portrait and its crucial role in the story. Also, recall the characteristics and actions of Mr Hyde in Stevenson's novel to see the parallel being drawn.