Essays Tagged: "Dorian"

Alexanders empire

tuated in the north of modern Greece, was established by Perdiccas I about 640 B.C. Perdiccas was a Dorian, although the Macedonian tribes included Thracian and Illyrian elements. Originally a semibar ...

(8 pages) 39 0 3.7 Feb/1997

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Comparison of "Surfacing" and "Picture of Dorian Gray"

he guidebooks of those who travel alone. The nameless protagonist of Surfacing and the protagonist, DorianGray, of The Picture of Dorian Gray both choose similar paths in life. They choose a road of s ... lly left standing alone, denied of any contact with others around them. When the nameless woman and Dorian Gray are left by themselves, they are finally able to discover their true being within. Only ...

(8 pages) 50 0 4.6 Nov/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

A novel is an authors perception of the world - or is it? An analysis of 'The Well of Loneliness' by Radclyffe Hall and 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Wilde

nly character to combat essentialism and misogyny.Although Oscar Wilde's only novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' is not as overt in its examination of sexuality and certainly will never be hailed as ' ... hip should remain unconsummated and the emotion channelled into artistic inspiration, portrayed in 'Dorian Gray' by the painter Basil Hallward and his extraordinary ability when Dorian is present. He ...

(7 pages) 54 0 5.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors

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 pleasure to be ... '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 the corruption of both the lives he has e ... own soul. Beauty and pleasure are the focus of all characters and scenes depicted in The Picture of Dorian Gray. Wilde's timeless novel vividly portrays the hedonism ideals as the theme of the Picture ...

(3 pages) 101 2 4.2 Sep/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Literary critique of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde.

onds, and even the Anti-Christ himself have been 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 se ... ed Wilde's ambiguous representation of the homosexual triad formed by the three central characters, Dorian Gray, Basil Hallward, and Lord Henry Wotton. Dorian's abuse of experience and his preference ...

(7 pages) 158 0 3.5 Nov/2003

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 'universal genius' in He ... oth novels and is a concept that is helpful in analysing its effects on humanity. In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde gives us a clear illustration of so-called 'civilised' society. Its shallow ... ration of so-called 'civilised' society. Its shallow nature is exemplified in people's judgement of Dorian, for whom 'whispered scandals only increased...his strange and dangerous charm'. For them, hi ...

(9 pages) 72 0 3.7 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors

What Caused The Downfall of Sparta? wref

cause they did not allow the helots to fight in battleThe Beginning of Sparta In about 100 BCE, the Dorians invaded Greece from the North. During the Dark Ages, the Dorians made their way south, captu ... hey passed through as helots. At the beginning of the Dark Ages, it is thought that there were many Dorian settlements in Laconia, each with their own helot population. At some time during the Dark Ag ...

(7 pages) 49 0 4.2 May/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

Character Analysis: The Picture of Dorian Gray

Dorian Gray ---- A young man that comes from a broken family, and a life of pain. He and Basil Hallw ... family, and a life of pain. He and Basil Hallward had met at a party and instantly become friends. Dorian visits Basil everyday, until he meets Basil's friend Lord Henry. Dorian is fascinated with wh ... enry. Dorian is fascinated with what Lord Henry tells him. Basil had painted a beautiful picture of Dorian. Mr. Gray had mixed emotions about the painting, all because of what Lord Henry had said to h ...

(3 pages) 58 1 4.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Analysis of the Setting

The picture of Dorian gray takes place in London around the 1890's. There are three main places that are involved w ... place in London around the 1890's. There are three main places that are involved with the setting, Dorian's home, Basil's home/studio and Lord Henry's home. I believe that the setting isn't extremely ... e they have supposedly taken all of the good British boys.The second setting was the theatre, where Dorian met his future wife sibyl Vane. She is an actress who performs in plays at the theatre. "The ...

(2 pages) 29 0 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Analysis of the Plot

he book, which contribute to the overall plot of the book. The three being Sibyl's death along with Dorian's lack of sympathy, the changing of the portrait and lastly the fast foreword of the book by ... he fast foreword of the book by 18 years. In the beginning of chapter nine Basil had entered Dorian's home hoping to console Dorian due to the suicide of Sibyl Vane. Dorian took the situation v ...

(3 pages) 33 1 3.7 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Jazz Theory: All That Pizzazz (A research paper on jazz theory and music theory)

n as modes. And there are two different ways in which to look at modes. The seven modes are Ionian, Dorian, Lydian, Myxolydian, Aeloian (referred to as natural minor), and the Locrian. These modes can ... an mode would follow start out with a root note of C, for a scale in the key of C, a major relative Dorian mode would start out on a D, and so on. Parallel does almost the opposite of what the relativ ...

(6 pages) 72 0 3.4 May/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

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 very much refle ... lying within themselves. The power of greed, selfishness and the will to gain immortality take over Dorian Gray and create an ugly evil side to him. Corruption caused by art, scandalous homoerotic bo ... onds, and even the Anti-Christ himself have been 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 se ...

(5 pages) 41 0 4.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: Art Essays

"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 E ... d herself, but also regard God. She does not let her earthly loves overshadow her religious beliefs.Dorian Gray's messages about the importance of morality is given by example. Dorian's life grows les ... s morality and values sensuality, the more he loses his humanity. We get a visual representation of Dorian's descent into a life devoid of morality, and ultimately feeling. Dorian Gray shows why it is ...

(2 pages) 27 0 0.0 Sep/2005

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 important motifs is that of the color white and its var ... le and listless. The meaning 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 reversi ... 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 ...

(5 pages) 38 1 5.0 Nov/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Influences of and on Dorian Gray

In Oscar Wilde's "A Picture of Dorian Gray", Lord Henry is introduced to both Dorian and the reader as a man who loves to share his ... hare his ideas with the world. Basil immediately has to worry that Lord Henry is going to influence Dorian in a negative way, and it soon becomes clear that Basil's fears are well founded. Lord Henry ... ar that Basil's fears are well founded. Lord Henry and Dorian quickly become good friends, and when Dorian is in need of advice, he immediately goes to Lord Henry. Lord Henry, through his "sage" words ...

(4 pages) 23 0 3.0 Mar/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

World History

g and 35 feet wide, trade was one source for wealth, and most people lived as farmers.3)How did the Dorian migrations affect Greek civilization? Drian pottery show little skill and were not good trade ...

(1 pages) 4 0 0.0 Aug/2001

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Dorian Gray

one¡¦s own joy or advantage. In Oscar Wilde¡¦s only novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, the protagonist Dorian Gray ruined his beloved friend, Basil Hallward¡¦s s ... ayed his friendship with Basil, and at the end, killed him by his own hand.Basil had always treated Dorian as a very valuable friend, and even loved him immensely. Dorian fascinated Basil so much, tha ...

(2 pages) 11 0 5.0 Feb/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Psychological Theories & Authors

The absence of truth leads to

which leads to future disorder. When a drunken man negates his legitimacy as the son of Polybos and Dorian of Corinth, he questions the king and queen, "they stormed, calling it all the slanderous ran ...

(9 pages) 11 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Dorian gray

"The content of the writing brings you directly into the author's mind." In the novel, Dorian Gray, the author, Oscar Wilde, related the values during the 19th century through his charact ... sed through his novel-"Basil Hallward is what I think I am: Lord Henry what the world thinks of me: Dorian what I would like to be" On the surface, Dorian Gray is an example of a typical ideal aristoc ... ple of a typical ideal aristocrat during the time which Oscar Wilde lived in. Throughout the novel, Dorian goes through stages in his life that leads to his self-absorbed and corrupted character. His ...

(4 pages) 12 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

An example of The policy cycle in New Zealand using Homosexual Law Reform Act 1986 as a case study

on some homosexual activity. These attempts were abandoned by the incoming National Government. The Dorian Society was established as a social club in 1961 but later took the first steps towards legal ... homosexual reform bill in England seeking change called the Arran Bill was passed in July 1967. The Dorian Society sought advice from the English Homosexual Law Reform Society. This led to the establi ...

(11 pages) 27 0 4.0 Jul/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science