Comparing The Picture Of Dorian Gray And Gothic Literature

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. The scene there is a cold rain and street lamps presented an unsettling environment. Early in the book, Dorian decides to sell his soul and he watches the supernatural portrait change as he remains young and beautiful. In spite of Basil’s attempts