1. Why is Basil so surprised and concerned about Dorian's engagement?, 2. Why does Lord Henry find Dorian's engagement amusing rather than romantic?, 3. Is Lord Henry genuinely indifferent to morality, or does he use provocative statements to influence others?, 4. Why does Dorian idealise Sibyl so much? Is he in love with her or with the characters she plays?, 5. How does Dorian's attitude towards love differ from Lord Henry's?, 6. Can love change someone's personality and values, as Dorian claims it has changed him?, 7. What does Lord Henry mean when he says that "to be good is to be in harmony with one's self"?, 8. Do you agree with Lord Henry that people should live according to their own desires rather than society's moral standards?, 9. Is pleasure a reliable measure of happiness? Can something feel good but still be morally wrong?, 10. Why does Basil believe Dorian would never deliberately hurt anyone? Is he right to trust him?, 11. What does Lord Henry mean by saying that Dorian represents "all the sins you have never had the courage to commit"?, 12. How does the conversation reveal the contrast between Basil's, Lord Henry's and Dorian's values?, 13. Why does Basil feel that he is losing Dorian? What has changed in their friendship?, 14. Which character's views on love, morality and pleasure do you find most convincing? Why?

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