Though the writing language is dense, Oscar Wild writes these first few chapters so elegantly that it was a really captivating read. The story follows a painter (perhaps not in the prime of his career but certainly succesful) Basil Hallward, and his young studio model, Dorian Gray. Almost instantly you see that the painter is obsessive and idolistic of Dorian for his beauty, finding his most recent painting to be his personal peak of artistic achievment. Hallward's close friend, and possible patron, Lord Henry Wooton begins spending time with Dorian and inspiring him to lead his own life while consciously observing the unfolding of Dorian's life. Creating a sort of archaic form of reality telivision.
I have to feel in some ways that this book was banned due to the faint homosexual undertones, yet that feels secondary to the true social commentary thats happening. Clearly Wilde is making a comment on the social classes, as well as the puppet master like qualities of certain especially wealthy individuals.
Do you feel as though Wilde is commenting on the treachery if wealth?
For what reason do you think this book has been banned? Is there a clear dominant theme yet?
I agreed that the story seems to have been placed on the banned list of duties underline homosexualized tendencies. Majority highlights an up in coming artist, Basil Hallward and his obsession with Dorian Gray his model. The attraction majority came from the introduction he had with Dorian by Lady Brandon, somewhere on page 6. Gave a setup on how they met, instead the casual eye contact across the room they met through introductions. Then esculates to an obsession by Basil Howard over Dorian Gray. It revealed when Lords Henry asked Basil how often he sees Dorian and he response is , "Everyday, couldn't be happy if I didn't get to see him everyday"(7). Just one of many homesexual u undertones.
ReplyDeleteAlso agree to the ideal of Lorde using Dorians life as a form of intertainment.
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DeleteDamn, 5 am man? Haha
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