Dorian Grey Review

In the novel The Picture of Dorian Grey homosexuality is an important aspect of the novel, and the book deserves credit as a pioneering depection of homosexual relationships in serious English fiction. The depection of homosexualtity in the book is undoubtedly shaped by Wilde’s personal ambivalences toward his own sexuality which is found expressed both in idealized love affairs and in liaisions with prostitutes. It is important to stress that the novels primary intrest …

…comes to Dorian to confront him about roumors of his curroption and pleading with him to deny the charges. He is then taken to the picture and in horror he begs Dorian to pray. He says “I worshipped you too much, and I am punished. You worshiped yourself too much.” Overcome with rage and realization Dorian stabs Basil in the head with a knife, in order to free himself of the excruciating confrontation of reality.