to be molded by Lord Henry‚ Basil Hallward‚ the philosophy of aestheticism
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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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physically alter in appearance‚ it succeeds in reversing meaning completely‚ signifying the great contrast in Dorian’s soul between the beginning of the novel and the end. In the very beginning of the novel‚ as Basil speaks of his first encounter with Mr. Gray‚ he notes that when their "eyes met‚ I [Basil] felt that I was growing pale" (9). The motif comes to signify a sort of timid transparency; as if Dorian’s purity softens everything around he comes into contact with. Similarly‚ Lord Henry employs the
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original form—the novel suggests that the price one must pay for them is exceedingly high. Indeed‚ Dorian gives nothing less than his soul. Basil -Basil said the first line that jumped at me and it was “The ugly and the stupid have the best of it in this world…” (4). It surprised me how much the subject of appearance was so important in this novel. Basil is an artist and has found his inspiration with Dorian and therefore paints him repeatedly Henry-What matters most to Dorian‚ Lord Henry
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the corruption of his soul. (Carter‚ R.‚ McRae‚ J.‚ 1997‚ 309) In the first chapter‚ we meet the two major characters of the novel as Basil Hallward the painter‚ who seems to be more attracted by Dorian as a model than as a person and Lord Henry Wotton‚ the cynic who corrupts Dorian and values beauty above all else. Very important aspect of the Basil character is that he is attracted by Dorian on more than a professional level. He finds Dorian very beautiful and pure which causes a later rejection
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they have rather than their appearance. “Being natural is simply a pose‚ and the most irritating pose I know.” Lord Henry is blunt with his superficial views. Before Henry even met Dorian he was obsessed with him all because of the way Basil had described Dorian. “Basil‚ this is extraordinary! I must see Dorian gray.” He was much aware of what he was doing to Dorian’s innocent mind while talking to him. “Lord Henry watched him. He new the precise psychological moment when to say nothing. He felt intensely
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Include example. Basil Hallward is an artist and a friend of Lord Henry. On his search for pure beauty to put into his paintings he met Dorian Gray. He befriends him‚ and starts to paint him in all sorts of environments. After a while he decides to paint Dorian as he is. Basil becomes obsessed with Dorian Gray after meeting him at the party. He claims that Dorian possesses a beauty so rare that it has helped him realize a new kind of art through Dorian. Dorian also helps Basil realize his artistic
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lives. Both Basil and Zorba differ sharply in apparel and this may reflect their different attitudes and philosophies about life. These attitudes emulate two God’s in Ancient Greek mythology: Dionysus and Apollo. The latter was reflective‚ passive and restrained whereas the former was unreflective‚ passionate and impetuous. Zorba and Basil exude these qualities throughout the film and they are reflected during the scene. For example‚ when the widow is encircled by the local men Basil tries hard to
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however‚ in the book “A Picture of Dorian Grey” we see a regression instead of a progression of Dorian’s character. He is portrayed as an innocent young man and is highly praised by Basil who admires him for his good character. It is possible he has a type of “superego” because of the fact that he may be “tainted”‚ as Basil says‚ by Lord Henry. However‚ the meeting of Lord Henry and Dorian is inevitable. There is a purpose that must be full-filled within the book which is seeing the fall of Dorian; the
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