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Gothic Elements in Oscar Wilde\u2019s The Picture of Dorian Gray<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oscar Wilde\u2019s The Picture of Dorian Gray<\/em> is charged with gothic elements. The mysterious atmosphere, the sense of impending doom, and the inclusion of supernatural events all contribute to the gothic atmosphere in the novel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mystery as a Gothic Symbol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An element of the gothic in The Picture of Dorian Gray<\/em> is the sense of mystery. Basil\u2019s determination to hide from Lord Henry the reason he won\u2019t exhibit Dorian Gray\u2019s picture sets a mysterious tone for the novel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

In addition, when Basil tells Lord Henry the story of meeting Dorian, he claims that the moment they met, \u201ca curious sensation of terror came over [him]\u201d (Wilde, 2008, p. 6). This prompts the reader\u2019s curiosity and also hints at the sense of impending doom in the novel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presence of Doom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sense of impending doom further infuses the gothic into The Picture of Dorian Gray<\/em>. Early in the novel, Basil says \u201cwe shall all suffer for what the gods have given us, suffer terribly\u201d (Wilde, 2008, p. 3). This foreshadows the idea that Dorian Gray\u2019s beauty will cause him to suffer, and reinforces the sense of impending doom which is characteristic of gothic novels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dorian\u2019s portrait coming to life constitutes a supernatural event and adds to the gothic atmosphere in the novel. After observing the first change in the portrait, Dorian acknowledges that it is impossible but nevertheless sees that the portrait is becoming different from his own reflection (Wilde, 2008, p. 86). The portrait then becomes a living object through the novel\u2019s language; one passage reads: \u201cYet it was watching him, with its beautiful marred face and its cruel smile\u201d (Wilde, 2008, p. 87). The animation of this object is a supernatural event and solidifies The Picture of Dorian Gray<\/em> as a gothic novel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus through the inclusion of the supernatural via Dorian\u2019s picture coming to life, along with the sense of impending doom and the atmosphere of mystery in The Picture of Dorian Gray<\/em>, Wilde\u2019s novel embraces gothic elements and characterizes itself as a Gothic novel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Works Cited<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harris, Robert. (2015, June 15). Elements of the Gothic Novel. Retrieved from
\nhttp:\/\/www.virtualsalt.com\/gothic.htm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wilde, Oscar. (2012). The Picture of Dorian Gray [Kindle version 1.16]. Retrieved from
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Gothic Elements in Oscar Wilde\u2019s The Picture of Dorian Gray Introduction Oscar Wilde\u2019s The Picture of Dorian Gray is charged with gothic elements. The mysterious atmosphere, the sense of impending doom, and the inclusion of supernatural events all contribute to the gothic atmosphere in the novel. Mystery as a Gothic Symbol An element of the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19233055,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13532","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-samples","category-summaries"],"yoast_head":"\nDorian Gray Gothic Elements Summary Sample<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Visit our site to read Dorian Gray summary that was written by one of our writers. 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