real life. The whole book takes its starting point in the supernatural object. Another sign of gothic fiction is the atmosphere of Mystery. This is also at place due to the supernatural element. But the mystique is also provoked by the murder of Basil Hallward that is kept a secret for a long period of time. Also the high emotions that takes place throughout the book‚ stir the atmosphere. Especially the reaction of Sibyl Vane is fiery. Oscar Wild is known a great writer of comedies of manner‚ and
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wishes to remain young forever. He meets artist Basil Hallward who quickly becomes obsessed with Gray. Hallward’s portrait of Gray is what keeps him young. He then meets Lord Henry who pushes Gray live his life selfishly. Gray falls in love with actress Sibyl Vane who quits her acting career for him. He broke their engagement‚ which led her to kill herself. Gray reunites with Hallward who begs him to change his lifestyle‚ but Gray refused and killed Hallward. He finally realizes he needs to change‚ and
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century. The main character of the book is a young and extremely handsome man named Dorian Gray. He is sitting to a painter called Basil Hallward. Basil is greatly inspired by the beauty of the boy and Dorian becomes painter´s muse. In the artist’s studio Dorian also meets Lord Henry Wotton‚ a man of great intellect and immoral views. When the painting is finished‚ Basil and Henry are shocked by the exquisiteness of the picture. Dorian also admires the way the picture depicts his look‚ but he becomes
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faces and may appear in any shape or form in which he chooses making it impossible to determine who he will influence next (Kulik‚195-220). Lord Henry’s interest in Dorian spawned from Basil’s obsession with the boy. Lord Henry could not influence Basil with his
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wealthy young man living in the nineteenth century in London. Even though Dorian is a very intelligent person‚ he often finds himself easily manipulated and this fault will ultimately lead him to failure. Dorian has his picture painted by a friend named Basil‚ and when Dorian meets his friend Lord Henry Wotton‚ his life will soon collapse. Dorian begins to believe that youth and beauty will bring him everything he desires‚ so he makes a wish that the portrait will age‚ and he will stay forever young and
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with the exceeding importance of social stature and personal image. The protagonist‚ Dorian Gray‚ rises as the archetype of male splendor and youth. His aristocracy and stunning beauty enthrall all his surroundings. He often poses for friend‚ Basil Hallward‚ an artist of great talent whose art is inspired by Dorian’s undeniable charisma. While Basil’s most extraordinary painting is in the midst of being completed‚ Dorian is introduced to Lord Henry Wotton‚ a cynical philosopher and skillful orator
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terribly attractive to Dorian. Moreover‚ as being older and scholar‚ Lord Henry has a peculiar way to see life. According to him women are pointless‚ one should not mourn a person’s death (ref : Sybil) ‚ very few people are worthy‚ etc. What is more‚ Basil Hallward is also one of the reasons why Dorian becomes corrupted as he is the one who painted and therefore revealed to Dorian his own beauty through his portrait. The first visible instance of Dorian’s corruption happens after he rejects Sibyl Vane.
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from the outside world. Basil Hallward is a painter who at one point was struggling with his pieces‚ but when he met Dorian everything changed. Basil started painting beautiful masterpieces because of his fascination with Dorian. There is one piece in this book that in some way becomes a character and that is the self portrait of Dorian. Basil’s good friend Lord Henry comes to visit and sees the incredible painting. He tells Basil that he should exhibit it‚ but Basil refuses because he says he
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Themes‚ motifs and symbols in Oscar 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
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The Sensation of Morality Modern day culture is filled with clichés to “live in the moment” and “follow your dreams” as an attempt to be guided by the senses. To act only by the senses means to live without any burdens of society: obligations to be “good”‚ fear of regret‚ or rational reasoning. Oscar Wilde’s novel‚ The Picture of Dorian Gray embodies the concept of how living by the senses is pleasurable until the temptations are taken too far. Oscar writes that “There are moments‚ psychologists
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