Dorian Gray as a Modern Monster

Abstract

The Picture of Dorian Gray is a much discussed philosophical horror novel by famed poet and playwright Oscar Wilde. The character of Dorian Gray is both timeless and memorable in his exhibitions of human monstrosity and the moral implications his story holds. Through this in-depth reading this thesis hopes to discuss and illuminate the different aspects of Dorian Gray’s monstrosity and nature, as well as the circumstantial influences and context that helped create the monster.