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The Picture Of Dorian Gray Research Paper

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Is The Picture of Dorian Gray a gothic novel? In the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray gothic literature is shown in many instances. Although not filled with mazes, dark corridors or winding stairs filled with cobwebs, Dorian’s mansion does include an old schoolroom that has cobwebs and gives off a spooky feel. Also in the mansion there is a hidden compartment in which Dorian hides all of his disguises. This compartment could be compared to a hidden tunnel or dungeon in gothic literature. One thing that relates very closely to gothic literature is Dorian’s curse. Dorian becomes overwhelmed with jealousy for his painting which will never lose its beauty, and trades his soul to trade places with the painting. This trade-off for his soul becomes
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