How Does Wilde Use Marriage As A Hindrance

Obedience is a trait that is taught in schools, cherished by parents, and respected by society. Disobedience, on the other hand, is frowned upon and generally discouraged in society. Many argue that this trait has adverse effects on society. Oscar Wilde, a prominent play writer during the 1890’s, argues that disobedience is a valuable trait that has changed the world. Although many do not see disobedience as a virtue, Wilde does. Wilde’s statement is valid because disobedience is a rare, yet remarkable characteristic that is essential in improving the world.

Write an essay that argues your position on the extent to which Wilde’s claims are valid.

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Human beings possess several virtues that differentiate them from other creatures and can use them in ways that represent their perceptions of social order. Surprisingly, Oscar Wilde believes that disobedience is an original virtue of every human and that it is responsible for progress and development. While Wilde’s claim is not entirely accurate, it is largely valid as evidenced by the recent events across the world, including the US, that have led to positive outcomes in spite of being termed and perceived as acts of disobedience.

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At the beginning of the story, Brush describes the couple as “unmistakably married,” and the woman is described as being “fadingly pretty.” Although it is clear that the two are indeed in a relationship, the description of the woman reveals that she once was beautiful, but now in a much more lackluster way; a way that Brush implies may have been more vibrant in the past. Despite the fact that there is no doubt the couple is married, Brush draws a subtle parallel between the woman’s faded appearance and her relationship with her husband, insinuating that it is time-worn and only bound to grow weaker in the future. In addition to this description, Brush also vividly depicts the actions of the husband to further develop her commentary. Once the birthday cake surprise is brought out for him, he is “hotly embarrassed, and indignant at his wife for embarrassing him.” Through this repetitive indication of embarrassment and the evident

When looking into the history of the United States, one of the biggest aspects of the country was the signing of the constitution on September 17, 1787. This laid out the basis of the government and the rights of the people in the United States, especially the Bill of Rights. There is some grey area when it comes to certain Amendments, which is taken to court to be sorted out. The importance of the rights of the people is proven in the case of Michael, the supposed murderer and Jen, the reporter because each believe they the ability to enforce their rights in the case. Because of Michael’s right to call witnesses and Jen’s right for freedom of the press, there are conflicting views of which individual will succeed. Although Jen has freedom

The seemingly happy ending doesn’t represent what true fairy-tale happy endings are supposed to be. For instance, in the final scene of the play, both Algernon and Jack get to be with the girl of their dreams. Throughout the play, Algernon used his upper class privileges to manipulate the rules and norms of the society. He ignored the moral ramifications of his actions because he knew that his wealth and position on the social ladder would excuse his wrong-doings. Even so, Wilde almost directly rewards Algernon by allowing him to marry Cecily. The ironic incongruity of the plot-twisted ending suggests a fabricated happy ending that seems to excuse the aristocracy for their faults, simply because of their upper class. Wilde purpose in this is

In Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, the author introduces the naive protagonist Dorian Gray as he undergoes rapid transformation to seek self-indulgence through hedonism. Throughout the course of the novel, he demonstrates his allegiance to his beauty and seals his conscience in the form of a painting as to never expose the desecration of his soul to society. Oscar Wilde manipulates allusion, pessimistic diction, and subtle imagery to manifest Dorian’s perpetual fear of his youthful deterioration being publicly showcased and the temptation of enamoring his aesthetic appearance, which facilitates the process of initiating the Faustian pact as a Byronic Hero.

In chapter 20 of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, Dorian reflects on his past crimes and wonders whether he will ever change and retrieve his innocence again. Throughout the final chapter of the novel, the elements of Gothic novel that Wilde explores conveys the idea of the pursuit of individualism. Dorian’s wild, racing emotions clearly show how much he is driven by his readiness to fulfill his desires under any circumstance. Through this, the use of specific words and punctuation markings highlight Dorian’s personal yearning of removing himself from his past.

The genre of comedy, throughout the history of dramatic art has always served to not only entertain audiences, but to make them aware of their own individual flaws, or flaws that exist in society. (Weitz, E.) Comedy has no precise definition, and its boundaries are broad. One function of comedy however has remained the same - to hold up a mirror to the society of the time but through pleasure, inviting audiences to reflect and also providing amusement. Set in the late nineteenth century, the play An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde (1895) epitomises comedy, as both a literary and dramatic genre. Wilde was masterful in his ability to combine aspects of evolved comedic traditions and dramatic conventions to critique Victorian society. Drawing on characteristics of Greek and Roman tragicomedy, the choices in the play’s plot involves elements of tragedy as well as scenes that serve as comic relief and give the audience a sense of finality through a happy resolution. (Bureman, L) Focussing on the upper class stratum, Wilde employs a comedy of manners Molière style, of the Restoration Period in the seventeenth century in the play by combining forms of comedy with aspects of realist drama. The portrayal of archetypal figures such as Lady Chiltern and Lord Goring satirize rigid moral value of the time and expose their hypocrisies, through dialogue involving irony, wit and humour. Elements of farce and disguises characterized by ‘commedia dell’arte’, a form of comedy first developed in

Hedonism is the “pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle” (Dictionary.com). In Oscar Wilde’s, the Picture of Dorian Gray, the story revolves around a young lad named, Dorian Gray. Throughout the story, three recurring characters appear which are Basil, Dorian, and Lord Henry. The three begin a discourse on philosophy whilst Basil refutes Lord Henry’s hedonistic philosophies. Gray damns the picture, stating that whatever ailments of age may affect him may be put onto the picture. Basil pleads Dorian not to be influenced by the figure Lord Henry, yet Dorian is so infatuated by his ideals that he cannot resist the temptation. Later on, Gray begins to act more and more selfishly, committing many atrocities such as, leading young men away from diligence, slaining an actress, and murdering the artist of the picture, Basil. Guilt consumes Gray as his actions alter the picture into a horror. Planning to end it all, Gray gives the picture one last stab, unknowingly reversing the curse the picture held and unleashing his own knife upon himself. In Wilde’s, the Picture of Dorian Gray, hedonism is an attribute that inevitably precipitates consequence and is proved through literary devices, epigrams, and themes to ultimately discourage the audience from succumbing to fleshly desire.

Oscar Wilde was an incredibly influential Irish poet, writer, and playwright that changed the way people wrote and the structure of writing. He was one of the greatest writers of the 18th century and possibly one of the greatest writers and wordsmiths of all time. His works earned many awards and high acclaim, even years after his death, leaving a legacy that most people would do anything for. He used a newfound way of writing and presented himself in a enigmatic and eccentric way. His clever and often dramatic writing, as well as his image and personal scandals, completely shook up the world of literature and art and keeps us shaking to this day.

    "I turned half way around and saw Dorian Gray for the first time. I knew that I had come face to face with someone whose mere personality was so fascinating that, if I allowed it to do so, it would absorb my whole nature, my whole soul, my very art itself" (7). During the Victorian era, this was a dangerous quote. The Victorian era was about progress. It was an attempt aimed at cleaning up the society and setting a moral standard. The Victorian era was a time of relative peace and economic stability (Marshall 783). Victorians did not want anything "unclean" or "unacceptable" to interfere with their idea of perfection. Therefore, this quote, taken from Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray,

Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband Oscar Wilde (1845-1903) lived an outrageous and controversial life which was well publicized and condemned, as his life defied the strict social mores of the time. He was put into this public position due to the success of his plays which challenged Victorian earnestness while being hilariously funny. His plays, in particular An Ideal Husband, 1895 portray Victorian society as viciously hypocritical at it's worst and laughably pretentious at it's best. Wilde expressed this point of view in An Ideal Husband through the rich use of plot development, construction of characters, dramatic irony, hyperbole, witty and epigrammatic repartee and satire.