The Picture of Dorian Gray | Compare and Contrast
1890s: Male homosexuality is a crime in England, punishable by imprisonment.
Today: Homosexuality is no longer a crime. In law, homosexual people are treated the same as everyone else. However, many people holding conservative and religious views based on the Bible still regard homosexuality as a sin.
1890s: Britain is the foremost power in the world but faces increasing rivalry from the growing industrial and military strength of Germany.
Today: Britain and Germany, having fought against each other in two world wars, are now allies...
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