1) The concept of 'aesthetic value' discuss what justifications there might be for distinguishing the 'aesthetic' dimension of a work from its moral, social or political implications?
The Picture of Dorian Gray is yet another novel portraying evil and being blasphemous. The theme is very much reflected by the book's setting, plot structure and
characterization. It shows how individuals can slowly deteriorate because of
the evil lying within themselves. The power of greed, selfishness and the will to gain immortality take over Dorian Gray and create an ugly evil side to him.
Corruption caused by art, scandalous homoerotic bonds, and even the …
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…for" (Wilde 1992: 177). When he tries to kill his conscience, he kills himself.
In the preface, Wilde says there is no such thing as a moral or immoral book. Despite this claim, The Picture of Dorian Gray is a very moral book. The moral is that an absence of spirituality and regard for human life separates an individual from humanity and makes a monster of them. Therefore the aesthetics of this novel were with moral implications.
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