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question 16 (1 point)
which line from chapter 12 best summarizes the main points that basil hallward attempts to make to dorian regarding dorians reputation?
a dorian, deny them! cant you see what im going through?
b but you, dorian, with your pure, bright, innocent face and your marvelous untroubled youth - i cant believe anything against you.
c they say that you corrupt every one with whom you become intimate and that it is quite sufficient for you to enter a house for shame of some kind to follow
d i told him it was absurd that i knew you thoroughly and that you were incapable of anything of the kind.

Explanation:

To determine the best line summarizing Basil's points about Dorian's reputation, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Focuses on Basil's plea for Dorian to deny rumors, not summarizing the reputation points.
• Option b: Expresses Basil's disbelief in rumors about Dorian, not summarizing the reputation claims.
• Option c: States the rumors (corrupting others, bringing shame) about Dorian's reputation, which Basil is addressing. This summarizes the main points of the reputation issues.
• Option d: Shows Basil defending Dorian, not summarizing the reputation points.

Answer:

c. "They say that you corrupt every one with whom you become intimate and that it is quite sufficient for you to enter a house for shame of some kind to follow"