The Picture of Dorian Gray — Page 219

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He broke from her with an oath and rushed to the corner of the street, but Dorian Gray had disappeared. When he looked back, the woman had vanished also.

Companion notes

In this brief passage, we see a moment of tension and urgency. The character who "broke from her" seems to be experiencing a surge of emotion, possibly anger or frustration, as suggested by his "oath." An oath here means he swore or cursed, which emphasizes his emotional state. The way he "rushed to the corner of the street" indicates a sense of desperation or haste, and it’s interesting that both he and the woman have disappeared by the time he looks back—this adds an air of mystery and leaves us questioning what just transpired.

While the text doesn't explicitly name the characters involved, it’s likely that the man is a character we've encountered before, possibly someone closely tied to Dorian's life. The mention of Dorian Gray disappearing adds to the intrigue, as it suggests he’s elusive and perhaps running from something or someone. Keep an eye on how these characters’ interactions evolve; they often reveal deeper tensions and conflicts that drive the story forward.

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