Chapter 6: Sechstes Kapitel
Chapter Summary
In this chapter, Lord Henry informs Basil Hallward that Dorian Gray is engaged to a young actress. Dorian recounts the moment he fell in love with her at the theater, describing her appearance and their kiss. The characters discuss love, marriage, and personal philosophies, with Lord Henry expressing cynical views on morality and pleasure. Dorian shows happiness and excitement about his engagement, while Hallward feels uneasy about the marriage, sensing potential trouble. The chapter ends with Dorian preparing to go to the theater, and Hallward feeling a sense of loss and foreboding about their relationship.
Sequence of Events
Chapter: Main Characters (2)
He appears joyful and passionate about love, showing a more emotional side, yet his attitude towards marriage and relationships hints at superficiality and potential recklessness.
View Profile →He maintains his cynical, hedonistic outlook, emphasizing pleasure and individualism, and dismissing traditional morals.
View Profile →Settings & Locations
Small separate room in Bristol where dinner is served
The theater where Dorian saw Sibyl Vane perform, and the street outside
Cynical, reflective, and emotionally charged, with underlying tension
Intimate dinner setting, theater scene described vividly, street scene implied at the end
Themes & Connections
Foreshadowing
Hallward's unease hints at potential future trouble in Dorian's relationships.
Chapter Content
# Sechstes Kapitel Sechstes Kapitel »Du hast doch schon die letzte Neuigkeit gehört, Basil?« sagte Lord Henry am selben Abend, als Hallward in das kleine Separatzimmer im Bristol trat, wo für drei Personen zum Essen gedeckt war. »Nein, Harry«, antwortete der Künstler, während er Hut und Rock dem dienernden Kellner gab. »Was ist es? Nichts über Politik, hoffe ich. Die interessiert mich nicht. Im ganzen Unterhause gibts keinen einzigen Menschen, den man malen möchte; wenn auch einige...