Chapter 15: Fünfzehntes Kapitel
Chapter Summary
In this chapter, Dorian Gray attends a social gathering at Lady Narborough's house, where he appears outwardly composed despite inner turmoil and recent tragic events. The narrative describes the setting, the guests, and the conversations, highlighting themes of superficiality, social masks, and underlying emotional distress. Dorian's internal conflict and secretive actions, including burning something in his secret safe, suggest a deeper, darker development beneath the social facade.
Sequence of Events
Chapter: Supporting Characters (2)
She displays a mix of superficial charm and underlying boredom or dissatisfaction with her social circle.
He maintains his role as a cynical observer and provocateur, subtly affecting Dorian's mindset.
Chapter: Minor Characters (2)
She is portrayed as a socialite with a curious and somewhat superficial demeanor.
They serve as background to highlight the social environment and superficiality.
Settings & Locations
Lady Narborough's house, salon
Dorian's private library (secret safe), home (after leaving the gathering)
Superficial, elegant, yet tinged with inner tension and darkness
A carefully arranged social setting with detailed descriptions of the room, clock, and personal objects like the safe and Kästchen.
Themes & Connections
Foreshadowing
The secret burning and the mysterious Kästchen hint at darker developments.
Chapter Content
# Fünfzehntes Kapitel Fünfzehntes Kapitel Am selben Abend um halb neun Uhr wurde Dorian Gray in sorgfältigster Toilette, im Knopfloch einen großen Strauß Parmaveilchen tragend, von dienernden Lakaien in den Salon Lady Narboroughs geführt. Er hatte heftiges Kopfweh und furchtbar überreizte Nerven, aber seine Gebärde, als er sich über die Hand seiner Gastgeberin beugte, war ebenso leicht und anmutig wie sonst. Vielleicht sieht man nie gelassener aus, als wenn man eine Rolle zu spielen...