Tuesday, April 12, 2011

The Material World

Dorian Gray surrounds himself with beauty: jewels, rich cloth, rare artifacts and, of course, his mirrored reflection; yet does all this collecting protect him from the loss of his soul?  Will he ever be completely safe from consequence?

Monday, April 4, 2011

Lost Innocence

How are we able to determine the innocent nature of Dorian Gray?  What actions, words or mannerisms define the young man's state of being?