WRAPPING UP DORIAN GRAY CHAPTER 18 What is

WRAPPING UP DORIAN GRAY

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…?

READ & ANSWER QUESTIONS “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? Helpful hints: Tithonus is speaking to Aurora = goddess of the Dawn Hours = goddesses who accompany Aurora

WHAT IS SCARIER? Immortality, or death? Why?

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

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

• 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?

HOMEWORK Finish the novel (!) Socratic Seminar Thursday

CULMINATING CREATIVE PROJECT: DORIAN GRAY

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

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

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

CULMINATING EXAM: FRIDAY In addition to basic plot and character knowledge, you are responsible for the following: The Faust Legend • About 3 Paradox 0 Multiple Choice Q Victorian Freak Shows s • Two sh Gothic Genre ort answe r (choice, th e Suspense (Psycho) driven par sisagraph response)