Homosexuality in Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray" - Responses and thoughts
Exploring Homosexuality in 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'
Test your knowledge and opinions on Oscar Wilde's seminal work, 'The Picture of Dorian Gray,' with a focus on its portrayal of homosexuality. This quiz invites you to reflect on personal experiences, understandings, and the historical context surrounding Wilde's life and the themes woven into his writing.
- 20 thought-provoking questions
- Insights on LGBTQ+ representation
- Engagement with literary analysis
Have you read The Picture of Dorian Gray?
Yes
No
Have you read the censored version or the uncensored version (starting from 2011) of the novel?
Censored version
Uncensored version
I don't know
Did you enjoy reading the book?
How obvious were the homosexual undertones for you?
Are you homosexual yourself or do you have gay friends?
I am not homosexual and I have no homosexual friends
I am not homosexual but I have homosexual friends
I am homosexual and I have some gay friends
If you have gay friends who've read the book, do they like it?
Yes, they do
Not really
No, they don't like the book
I don't know if they did
I still have no gay friends
How openminded are you about homosexuality?
Do you know that Oscar Wilde was homosexual and that his book was used as evidence for the trial (gross indecency with men) which led to his imprisonment?
Yes, I know that he was gay and that he was imprisoned because of that
Yes, I know that he was gay but I didn't knew that he was imprisoned
No, I didn't knew both facts
During the gross indecency trials Oscar Wilde said "The books that the world calls immoral, are the books that show the world its own shame" would you agree?
Yes
No
Depends on the book
I don't know
Do you think that the life of private persons (especially homosexuals) is still influenced by the society, how much is it affected in your eyes?
If you're gay, how much can you relate to the motives of the novel?
With which of the following characters do you identify the most?
Dorian Gray
Lord Henry
Basil Hallward
None of them
How well do you think is homosexuality portrayed in the novel?
On reflection, how much does the topic of homosexuality influence the story?
Do you think that Oscar Wilde opened up some doors for homosexuals?
Absolutely
Yes, a little
Maybe
Not enough
Not at all
I don't know
If you are homosexual, how much would you say did the book influence you?
Do you think that this book is appropriate nowadays?
Yes
I don't know
No
Would you recommend this book to someone else?
Yes, absolutely
Maybe
No, probably not
What's your gender?
Male
Female
Other
How old are you?
1-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50+
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