Essays/Papers

KBdoria1.doc
A three page paper on Oscar Wilde's novel, detailing the way Dorian Gray's portrait turns ugly and decrepit as its real flesh-and-blood subject stays fresh and innocent-looking. Wilde's work shows the fallacy of believing we can judge a person by his or her appearance alone. No additional sources.

KBdoria2.doc
A three page paper looking at the relationship of art to real life. The paper suggests that the only character in the book who is consistently honest and straightforward is the painting, which reflects the changes that Dorian's own face should reflect as his personality becomes more and more evil. No additional sources.

GSDorGry.doc
This three page paper examines the way in which Wilde depicts women, love and marraige. This paper refers to specific episodes in the story in order to correlate the thesis with the ideas of Wilde. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

KTdorgry.doc
This seven page paper explores the meaning of art and beauty in Oscar Wilde's novel. No additional sources are listed.

MBdgray.doc
This three page paper analyzes the gothic elements in Oscar Wilde's tale. Setting, Characters and theme are exampled. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

JLdorgray.doc
A thirteen page paper which considers the reaction of the Victorian audience to the publication of Wilde's Picture of Dorian Gray, with specific reference to societal conventions of the time and Wilde's perspective on aestheticism as expounded in the narrative. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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