The Picture of Dorian Gray and Gothic Literature The Picture of Dorian Gray is not the typical gothic literature‚ but this book does include several elements of gothic literature. Although Dorian’s mansion is not spooky‚ the old‚ secret schoolroom‚ where he keeps the portrait‚ is spooky and is covered in cobwebs‚ which are gothic elements. There are a couple of scenes in the book where the spooky‚ gothic literature themes become present. One of the scenes appeared when Dorian visits the opium house
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Dorian Gray Motif Notebook Beauty: “If this girl can give soul to those who have lived without one‚ if she can create the sense of beauty in people whose lives have been sordid and ugly‚ if she can strip them of their selfishness and lend them tears for sorrows that are not their own‚ she is worthy of all your adoration‚ worthy of the adoration of the world” (59). Sibyl has inner beauty and Basil realizes that‚ but Lord Henry and Dorian only see the physical or symbolic beauty of her form. This
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Dorian Gray: Static on the Surface‚ Dynamic Underneath In The Picture of Dorian Gray‚ Dorian Gray is an extremely dynamic character‚ and who he is differs phenomenally from the beginning of the story to its end. Dorian changes from an innocent youth‚ completely impressionable‚ to a terrible man who indulges his every wish in secret. There are many events that show how Dorian’s character transform‚ but I picked three that display it at its three main points- little strong character at all‚ some
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melodrama and mystique‚ a muse’s traits are often idealized with their circumstantial virtues hyperbolized by their artist‚ while conversely‚ their critical character flaws are neglected or even omitted (Craft). Dorian Gray‚ the titular protagonist of Oscar Wilde’s novella The Picture of Dorian Gray‚ exemplifies all aspects of the muse archetype with his stunning looks and grace that inspired his friend the Artist Basil Hallward to capture Dorian’s picturesque figure in art. Although Basil originally intended
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theme of influence is portrayed by the character of Henry Wotton in Dorian Gray. Even in the opening chapter of the book‚ he is seen to have an influence over Dorian with his musical language‚ charm‚ and unconventionality. The ideals he stands for‚ the value of beauty and youth over any socially accepted moral code‚ grabbed Dorian’s attention with their uniqueness‚ while Wotton himself allowed his words to enrapture Dorian. Dorian admits that “The few words that [Wotton] had said to him… had touched
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The evasion of reality is reflected in Streetcar and Dorian Gray but the authors incorporate motifs that represent reality within their narratives. In Dorian Gray‚ Wilde uses the portrait to convey the true nature of Dorian’s soul‚ which he covers in order to hide his internal ugliness. In Streetcar‚ William’s uses lighting effects and music in dramatic expression to convey how Blanche refuses to acknowledge the reality of fading youth and past trauma. Blanche uses a lantern to avoid light and protect
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Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray The only published novel by Oscar Wilde‚ which appeared in Lippincott’s Monthly Magazine in 1890‚ was seen as immoral and scandalous‚ so the editors of the magazine censored about five hundred words without Wilde’s knowledge. Even with that‚ the novel was not received very well. Disappointed with this‚ Wilde revised his novel‚ added a preface‚ where he explains his philosophy of art‚ and six new chapters. Since Wilde was devoted to aestheticism‚ he believed that art
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‘Basil Hallward is what I think I am: Lord Henry what the world thinks me: Dorian what I would like to be—in other ages‚ perhaps.’ – Oscar Wilde in a letter[1] It is a recognized fallacy to equate the experiences of an author with those of a fictional character‚ even if said character happens to be the protagonist of the author’s most influential work. Nevertheless‚ there are some cases when this line of thought may be justified: not in the way of mindlessly
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Wilde: The Picture of Dorian Gray The work of literature I chose to analyze is called The Picture of Dorian Gray. It is the only published novel that was written by Oscar Wilde. In these papers I am going to briefly describe the main characters and the plot of the novel‚ then I am going to write about the historical period in which was the book written and how is this period reflected in the book. The last part of my work will be an analysis of Lord Henry´s influence on Dorian Gray. The story is set
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Des Esseintes and Dorian A man with a copious amount of sin will collapse under the weight of his guilt just as a tortoise with a shell gilded in precious jewels and gold will collapse under the weight of it’s wealth. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde and À Rebours (Against Nature) by Joris-Karl Huysmans explore similar ideas. Not only did À Rebours inspire Dorian Gray to leap into his life of sin in The Picture of Dorian Gray in the form of the ‘yellow book‚’ but it was also said to have
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