The Narcissistic Dilemma in the Picture of Dorian Gray
Words: 741 Pages: 2 7472Narcissism corrupts Victorian society in Wilde's portrait of Dorian Gray. Wilde intricately examines the mentality of an inner narcissist and its impact on those surrounding him, using the character of Dorian Gray as a vehicle to delve into these themes. Dorian Gray’s journey mirrors that of the mythological Narcissus, with his narcissism primarily fueled by the influence of the charismatic and manipulative Lord Henry Wotton. This essay will argue that Wilde uses Dorian's transformation to critique the superficiality and moral […]