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The Picture of Dorian Gray | Criticism

• Sibyl Vane, Basil and Dorian

  Aubrey holds a Ph.D. in English and has published many articles on nineteenth-century literature. In this essay, Aubrey discusses how the three main characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray represent in different ways the relationship between art and life, contemplation and action, beauty and ethics.

• Oscar Wilde

  In the following excerpt, Boyle suggests that “Each chapter has a calculated task in the carefully planned whole.”

• The Crucible

  In the following excerpt, Cohen examines moral symmetry and structure in The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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1. The Picture of Dorian Gray: Introduction
2. The Picture of Dorian Gray: Summary
3. The Picture of Dorian Gray: Oscar Wilde Biography
4. The Picture of Dorian Gray: Characters
5. The Picture of Dorian Gray: Themes
6. The Picture of Dorian Gray: Style
7. The Picture of Dorian Gray: Historical Context
8. The Picture of Dorian Gray: Critical Overview
9. The Picture of Dorian Gray: Criticism
   1. Sibyl Vane, Basil and Dorian
   2. Oscar Wilde
   3. The Crucible
10. The Picture of Dorian Gray: Compare and Contrast
11. The Picture of Dorian Gray: Topics for Further Study
12. The Picture of Dorian Gray: Media Adaptations
13. The Picture of Dorian Gray: What Do I Read Next?
14. The Picture of Dorian Gray: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. The Picture of Dorian Gray: Pictures
16. Copyright

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