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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

In “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde, the protagonist’s descent into corruption and vanity is a central theme that mirrors the gameplay of our fact-matching game. As players piece together important information fragments, they must beware of the temptation to take shortcuts and use spells for hints and extra time.

  • Uncover hidden clues scattered throughout the game world
  • Piece together the puzzle of Dorian Gray’s life and choices
  • Use spells strategically to gain insights and advantages
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  • - Dorian Gray is a young and attractive man living in 19th century London.
  • - The novel explores themes of beauty, corruption, and the pursuit of pleasure.
  • - Dorian's portrait, painted by artist Basil Hallward, captures his youthful beauty and innocence.
  • - Dorian wishes for his portrait to age instead of him, allowing him to maintain his youthful appearance.
  • - As Dorian indulges in a life of hedonism and sin, his portrait begins to reflect his moral decay.
  • - Dorian becomes obsessed with his own beauty and seeks to experience every pleasure available to him.
  • - Lord Henry Wotton, a friend of Basil's, influences Dorian with his hedonistic worldview.
  • - Dorian's actions become increasingly immoral and cruel, causing harm to those around him.
  • - The portrait serves as a visual representation of Dorian's hidden sins and guilt.
  • - Dorian's pursuit of pleasure leads him to engage in various vices, including opium dens and brothels.
  • - Dorian's conscience is silenced by his desire for eternal youth and pleasure.
  • - The novel explores the destructive power of vanity and the consequences of living a life devoid of morality.
  • - Dorian's portrait becomes increasingly grotesque and distorted as his soul becomes more corrupted.
  • - Dorian's relationships with Basil and Lord Henry are strained as his true nature is revealed.
  • - Dorian's portrait ultimately reflects the ugliness and decay of his soul, while he remains outwardly youthful.
  • - Dorian's crimes and sins catch up with him, leading to his ultimate downfall.
  • - The novel raises questions about the nature of art, the duality of human nature, and the consequences of one's actions.
  • - The Picture of Dorian Gray was initially met with controversy due to its themes of immorality and homosexuality.
  • - Oscar Wilde, the author, was accused of promoting immorality and was put on trial for "gross indecency" shortly after the novel's publication.
  • - The novel serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked desires and the importance of moral integrity.

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