Essays Tagged: "The Picture of Dorian Gray"
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
The Picture Of Dorian Gray is yet another novel portraying evil. The theme is very much reflected by ... ng, plot structure and characterisation. It shows how individuals can slowly deteriorate because of the evil lying within themselves. The evil of this book is the evil created by one's self and thrust ... self. The power of greed and selfishness take over Dorian Gray and create an ugly evil side to him.The mid eighteenth century was a very influential era, specially in England. This period judged much ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers
Comparison of "Surfacing" and "Picture of Dorian Gray"
Solitude is the pathway to self-discovery. Indeed, one of the most difficult tasks in life is to choose the corr ... sks in life is to choose the correct path to find one's self, and to affirm where one stands amidst the crowd. Among the numerous paths that can be taken in life, there are often those that lead to no ... e taken in life, there are often those that lead to nowhere. These "paths to nowhere," are found in the road maps belonging to those who travel in pairs, and follow others, but are not found in the gu ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" (by Oscar Wilde) - brief plot outline - character analysis - critical evaluation
The Picture of Dorian Gray(Oscar Wilde)Plot OutlineThe story is about a handsome and eloquent young ... tory is about a handsome and eloquent young man named Dorian Gray. He has a special friendship with the painter Basil Hallward, who, inspired by his extraordinary beauty, makes a portrait of him.Basil ... contact with his friend, Lord Henry Wotton, a sinister aristocrat, who has a certain influence to other people. His cynical outlook on life, his "mental poison" should not come into Dorian's mind. Bu ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers
A summer reading essay on the Picture of Dorian Gray
People often times look scornfully upon others who are different. Why do they do this? It is the conclusion of some that jealousy is the ro ... being different. Oscar Wilde, for example, was jailed for being a homosexual when he "came out of the closet." The irony in this is that the Europeans are often noted for their acceptance of differ ... often noted for their acceptance of different ideas, something normally not tolerated in America. The author of many acclaimed novels, including The Picture of Dorian Gray, Wilde was made an outcast ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
The Picture of Dorian Gray: Short synopsis and author biography followed by an analysis on the use of aestheticism in the novel.
The Picture of Dorian Gray was Oscar Wilde's first and only novel. It was written in 1890, when Wild ... as thirty-five. He died in Paris on November 30, 1900. Though he wrote only one novel, he composed other literary works and became a dramatist soon after The Picture of Dorian Gray was published. His ... matist soon after The Picture of Dorian Gray was published. His plays include Lady Windemere's Fan, The Importance of Being Earnest, and A Woman of No Importance.He was born "Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
Oscar Wilde's, "The Picture of Dorian Gray".
In Oscar Wilde's, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Wilde uses many historical concepts in his novel, three of them being Th ... y historical concepts in his novel, three of them being Theatre, Art, and Literature. While some of these concepts were used to progress the story, others were used to influence the story itself. Wild ... ce the story itself. Wilde uses Shakespeare's, Romeo and Juliet, and his own view of art to develop the story. Along with using his theme, there is strong circumstantial evidence to suggest that Wilde ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Widle and "The Love Song of Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. Elliot.
Aestheticism figures prominently in both The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Love Song of J. Alfred Pruf ... he Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock; each work, however, has a specific paradigm: Dorian Gray has aestheticism as the subjective merit of beauty independent of its reality, whereas Prufrock has aesthet ... lity, whereas Prufrock has aestheticism as a sordid quality, all too present within modern culture. The drawing rooms of Prufrock are listless, full of desultory imagery; while in Dorian Gray they are ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
Oscar Wilde's "Picture of Dorian Gray" and the hedonistic effect on the characters.
"Hedonism"By Jessica ShelbyOscar Wilde'sThe Picture of Dorian Gray is a prime example of hedonism, a movement in the late 1800's that claims ... of hedonism, a movement in the late 1800's that claims pleasure to be the prime goal in one's life. The focus of the novel is the beauty of Dorian Gray, his self-destructive search for pleasure, and t ... , and the corruption of both the lives he has encountered and his own soul. Beauty and pleasure are the focus of all characters and scenes depicted in The Picture of Dorian Gray. Wilde's timeless nove ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
Literary critique of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde.
Corruption caused by art, scandalous homoerotic bonds, and even the Anti-Christ himself have been said to be figured in Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. Cr ... said to be figured in Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. Critics have ranted and raved about the novel's supposed advocacy of seeking out the sensual and often taboo pleasures of life and denyi ... nd denying the senses of nothing. They've praised and condemned Wilde's ambiguous representation of the homosexual triad formed by the three central characters, Dorian Gray, Basil Hallward, and Lord H ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
Civilisation in The Picture of Dorian Gray and Heart of Darkness. Wilde and Conrad's view of man in society.
The depictions of Dorian, the 'young Adonis' in The Picture of Dorian Gray, and of Kurtz, the 'unive ... ure of Dorian Gray, and of Kurtz, the 'universal genius' in Heart of Darkness leads one to question the effects of society on man: does civilisation help or hinder morality? Although many critics have ... former, there is much evidence which shows that elements within society have detrimental effects on the two protagonists. I believe that the deterioration the men experience is a result of characteris ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors
The Influences of Oscar Wilde The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Influences of Oscar WildeThroughout his life Oscar Wilde had many strong influences exerted upon ... his life Oscar Wilde had many strong influences exerted upon him. During his early childhood his mother influenced him and into college some of his professors and certain philosophers left a substant ... e of his professors and certain philosophers left a substantial impression upon him. Into adulthood these influences leaked out in his writing. These influences gave him ample ideas for writing The Pi ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors
Symbolism in Dorian Gray
Symbolism in The Picture of Dorian GrayThe Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde, is a classic tale of good vers ... icture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde, is a classic tale of good verses evil. The main character of the novel is Dorian Gray. At first, Dorian is a young, handsome, sweet, and gentle boy. He meets Bas ... weet, and gentle boy. He meets Basil Hallward, a painter, who becomes infatuated with him. Basil is the good, symbolically Christ-like figure in the story. He is in love with Dorian's beauty and good ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers
Analysis of the Setting
The picture of Dorian gray takes place in London around the 1890's. There are three main places that ... involved with the setting, Dorian's home, Basil's home/studio and Lord Henry's home. I believe that the setting isn't extremely important towards the plot of the story. It just adds to certain details ... rds the plot of the story. It just adds to certain details and opinions that the characters have.In the beginning of chapter 4, the setting mainly takes place in Lord Henry's home. The book describes ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
1) The concept of 'aesthetic value' discuss what justifications there might be for distinguishing the 'aesthetic' dimension of a work from its moral, social or political implications?
The Picture of Dorian Gray is yet another novel portraying evil and being blasphemous. The theme is ... , plot structure and characterization. It shows how individuals can slowly deteriorate because of the evil lying within themselves. The power of greed, selfishness and the will to gain immortality t ... d create an ugly evil side to him. Corruption caused by art, scandalous homoerotic bonds, and even the Anti-Christ himself have been said to be figured in Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. Cr ...
Subjects: Art Essays
The Picture of Dorian Gray: Morality and Immortality
Oscar Wilde, the author of "The Picture of Dorian Gray", makes Basil's life change drastically by having him pain ... himself in it, which, in Wilde's mind, is a troublesome obstacle to circumvent. Wilde believes that the artist should not portray any of himself in his work, so when Basil does this, it is he who crea ... became conscious that someone was looking at him. He turned halfway around and saw Dorian Gray for the first time" (24). Basil immediately notices him, however Basil is afraid to talk to him. His rea ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers
"Jane Eyre" and A Picture of Dorian Gray's emphasis on individual morality.
It is important to read Jane Eyre and A Picture of Dorian Gray in order to catch the subtle messages about the importance of individual morality.Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte provi ... ne Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte provides readers with a message that morality is a manner of acting, rather than speaking. Bronte uses satire to illustrate how religion preached but not followed is usele ... example of this comes while Jane is at Gateshead. "God will punish her: he might strike her dead in the midst of her tantrums" Bessie tells Mrs. Abbot, of Jane. The servants, and all the residents of ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
Real Face in the Art: "The Picture of Dorian Gray" - Oscar Wilde
There is almost nothing clear in our world these days. People try to hide everything that is not wan ... our world these days. People try to hide everything that is not wanted from the eyes of the world. They are careful about not showing their real character, their nature, their secrets, and their sins ... aracter, their nature, their secrets, and their sins. They do not want others to get to really know them and they often pretend to be someone else. The great artist is able to bring the things we are ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
There is almost nothing clear in our world these days. People try to hide everything that is not wan ... our world these days. People try to hide everything that is not wanted from the eyes of the world. They are careful about not showing their real character, their nature, their secrets, and their sins ... aracter, their nature, their secrets, and their sins. They do not want others to get to really know them and they often pretend to be someone else. The great artist is able to bring the things we are ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Works of Art
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde
The term 'beauty' may have very relative significance. Something can be beautiful for us, but ugly f ... ething can be beautiful for us, but ugly for other people. The external beauty of a person is often the first thing that we pay attention to. This is the result of the association of beauty with good ... ntion to. This is the result of the association of beauty with good and ugliness with evil. Through the outer appearance we make a general opinion about a given person. Such a way of thinking may be v ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
"The Color of Innocence" about "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde. Examines the color white motif in the novel and the way it's meaning evolves.
The Color of InnocenceIn the context of "The Picture of Dorian Gray," one of the most noticeable and ... context of "The Picture of Dorian Gray," one of the most noticeable and important motifs is that of the color white and its variants, including, but not limited to, pale and listless. The meaning of t ... ng of this color evolves as the novel progresses, changing in relation to Dorian's character. While the motif may never physically alter in appearance, it succeeds in reversing meaning completely, sig ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature