Abolishment Of Innocence In Oscar Wilde's The Picture Of Dorian Gray

The variety of genres in literature spanning throughout history all contain similar views about the characteristics of man despite deriving from authors with conflicting backgrounds. The correlation between each novel depicts mankind’s inevitable descent into tyranny and corruption through egocentric actions isolating the individual from peaceful interactions with their immediate environment. The unification of multiple authors’ perspectives provides enlightenment towards the abolishment of innocence being inexorable in contrast to the adoption of arrogance. Examining the works of Agatha Christie, Oscar Wilde, and Shakespeare provide insight to the assorted methods to entertain the claim whilst exhibiting a diverse cast of characters. The malevolent forces of man require a catalyst of an outside force to materialize, and often is contributed to social pressure by peers. In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dorian was initially innocent until he was consumed by the influence of Lord Henry’s vile nature. The relationship between the two began as an experiment into the psyche of a …show more content…
Lady Macbeth stimulated the insanity of Macbeth, but upon losing control of her husband Lady Macbeth became overwhelmed with grief and anxiety. Inevitably, the anxiety lead to her suicide after multiple futile debates to end Macbeth’s tyrannous actions. After losing control of the malevolence produced, Macbeth was indifferent to the loss of his wife. The relationship between Macbeth and his wife correspond to the interactions between Dorian and Basil, displaying a prominent presage towards the demise of anyone innocent encountered by Dorian. Despite receiving multiple opportunities for redemption, Dorian Gray neglected each offer and ignorantly chose to pursue a life of sin by eliminating Basil, the only source of innocence strong enough to save