Dorian Gray: Chap 11

Defintions:
1) Macerted- to soften or separate into parts by steeping in a liquid
"She may hide the macerated body that is worn by the suffering that she seeks for,and wounded by self-inflicted pain" (Wilde 143).

2) Anchorite- a person who has retired to a solitary placefpr a life of religious seclusion; hermit

Quote- "There was somnething in the purity of his face that rebuked them. His mere presence seemed to recall to them the memory of the innocence that they had once turnished" (131).

Explanation- This would be a certain truth that Dorian has; that he can believe until they see him. Dorian Grey is beautiful. People have heard dark tales about him and will gossip about his devilish behavoir. Although as soon as he enters a room no one can believe that this purest of angels could do wrong. It is like believing that a cute innocent rabbit commited a murder, it is just too improbable and farfetched to be true.

Quote- He would suddenly leave his guests and rush to town to see that his portrait had not been tampered with. . . Perhaps the world already suspected it" (144- 145).

Explanation- Dorian Gray is being paranoid, that is his biggest problem. He can not enjoy himself because hefears that somehow, someone will tamper with the door and see the true essence of his soul; his true shame. He is so paranoid that he thinks the world is against him. This is revealing the truth because many are gossiping to see if he has any scandals.