preposterous that people were offended by art, as its sole purpose is to entertain those that it appealed to. Dorian Gray was not meant to be a heroic character, his purpose was to warn people the repercussions of succumbing to vanity and aestheticism. Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray explores the corruption of Dorian…
Edmond Dantès, the protagonist, is the epiphany of innocence during a time of immense turmoil. His journey from a freeman and soon-to-be husband into a prison of the state then into one of the most powerful men in Paris. This shows the jealousy and cruelty of humans while also establishing the gay youth of Edmond. He is betrayed by those whom he was meant to trust the most and painted into a Bonapartist. Still though, he dreams of the days he wishes to spend with his love. He still has hopes…
Painting the Canvas of the Psyche “I can resist everything but temptation” (Oscar Wilde). Temptation and influences exist all around an individual and it is up to them to choose what can or cannot be of effect. The strength to resist this temptation and influence stems from one’s mental state; the human psyche is similar to a blank canvas. Like the canvas, external and internal forces are what cause changes in a person. As these forces influence an individual their mind is distorted and their…
Born with the ability to write, Oscar Wilde was a notable man within theatre. Though a playwright, he was also a poet, essayist, and novelist. Furthermore, his work has left its mark within theatre due to the fact that he presented modern day ideas. During his lifetime, this was a newly introduced topic. His plays have additionally come to be loved, and others have been less revered (Hanson, 2012). Though he was unique, Wilde learned to believe in himself, “Whenever people agree with me, I…
Influence In the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, the main character, Dorian Gray, turns towards a life of sin that ultimately leads to his death. These actions were influenced greatly by Lord Henry. Although Dorian cannot be without blame as he made the final decision of each action, Lord Henry can be considered the antagonist in this novel as he influences Dorian’s dreadful sins, and succeeds in making Dorian live his life for art and forget moral responsibility. When Dorian…
Sebastian Melmoth Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born on October 16 , 1854 in Dublin Ireland. He was raised by professional and literary parents. Wilde's father, Sir William Wilde was a well respectful ear and eye surgeon. He also was a writer who had published books on archaeology and folklore . Jane Wilde , Oscar's mother, was a house mother who was an extraordinary poet who often wrote under the name Speranza. As a child he had attended Porta Royal School. After attending Porta…
Based on the playwrite “The Picture of Dorian Gray” and “The Picture of Dorian Gray: Preface” both by Oscar Wilde, it could be inferred that the author fits under The Sage archetype because of the tone of the text, and the morals of the texts. To illustrate how the author fits under The Sage archetype because of the tone of the text is when “The Picture of Dorian Gray: Preface” by Oscar Wilde says, “We can forgive a man for making a useful thing as long as he does not admire it. The only excuse…
Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream by Hunter S. Thompson chronicles Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo in their search for The American Dream. Duke is Thompson’s alter ego and Gonzo represents Thompson’s actual attorney, Oscar Zeta Acosta. The setting, Las Vegas, is very economically significant, especially in the early 1970s where its buzzing economy and money are the focal points of the non-stop city. Believing The American Dream has decayed into a disgusting…
“Vittoria Mio Core” by Carisimi was also performed by Evan. Giacomo Carissimi (baptized April 18, 1605 – January 12, 1674) was an Italian composer and music teacher. He is one of the most celebrated masters of the early Baroque or, more accurately, the Roman School of music. Carissimi established the characteristic features of the Latin oratorio and was a prolific composer of motets and cantatas. He was highly influential in musical developments in north European countries through his pupils and…
Richard Charles and Oscar Hammerstein Richard Charles Rodgers was a composer. Richard wrote over 900 songs and did 43 broadway plays. He was born june 28, 1902 near long island, New York. He died december 30, 1979. His father was successful physician and his mother was a amueture musician. Richard started music when he was six, he played the piano. By the age of fourteen he had written two popular songs. His first song that was published was “any old place with you” in 1919. Richard met…