Chapter 19 of The Picture of Dorian Gray: A Conversation Between Dorian and Henry

TLDRDorian tells Henry he is changing his life and striving to be good. They discuss Basil's disappearance and speculate on what happened to him. Dorian questions the value of the soul, while Henry argues for a life of pleasure. They make plans to meet at the club later.

Key insights

📖Dorian is committed to changing his life and being good.

🔎Dorian questions the idea of the soul and its importance.

Dorian asks Henry if he ever considered that Basil may have been killed.

💔Henry dismisses the idea of Dorian committing a violent crime.

🖼️Henry notes that Basil's painting talent has declined in the past 10 years.

Q&A

What is Dorian's goal in this chapter?

Dorian wants to change his life and be good.

What do Dorian and Henry discuss regarding Basil's disappearance?

They speculate on what might have happened to Basil.

What does Dorian question about the soul?

Dorian questions its importance and the impact it can have on one's actions.

How does Henry respond to the idea of Dorian committing a violent crime?

Henry dismisses it, saying it is too vulgar and that Dorian doesn't have it in him.

What does Henry observe about Basil's painting talent?

Henry notes that it has declined in the past 10 years.

Timestamped Summary

00:09Chapter 19 of The Picture of Dorian Gray begins with a conversation between Dorian and Henry.

00:13Dorian tells Henry that he is changing his life and striving to be good.

00:19They discuss Basil's disappearance and speculate on what might have happened to him.

00:28Dorian questions the value of the soul and its impact on one's actions.

00:47Henry dismisses the idea of Dorian committing a violent crime and mocks it as vulgar.

01:01Henry observes that Basil's painting talent has declined in recent years.

01:09Dorian and Henry make plans to meet at the club later.

02:35Henry argues for a life of pleasure and dismisses the influence of art on actions.