In 1895, the critic Ernest Newman, in a discussion of Wilde’s contribution to literary thought, celebrated the author’s use of …

At the time of its publication, The Picture of Dorian Gray sparked countless debates about the role of morality in …

In chapter 11, we encounter a peculiar first-person interjection from the narrator: “Is insincerity such a terrible thing? I think …

Dorian is outwardly young and charming, and inwardly old and corrupt. He is decidedly inconsistent in his social interactions and …

When Basil confronts Dorian about the fact that he has allegedly corrupted many people, Dorian defends himself by saying that …

Time moves linearly in The Picture of Dorian Gray, but not in even increments. Discuss the passage of time in …

Lord Henry and Dorian claim to be artists in the way they live their lives. Is this true, based on …

In the preface, Wilde claims that there is “no such thing as a moral or an immoral book,” and that …

1. Discuss the relationship between Basil and Dorian. 2. Analyze the Gothic elements in The Picture of Dorian Gray. 3. …

Discuss the character of Lord Henry and his impact on Dorian. Discuss the role of homoeroticism in the novel. “There …