Falk 1 Hailey Falk Ms. Gardner English 10, 1 21 October 2012 Annotated Bibliography Brackett, Virginia. "Wilde, Oscar.

" Facts On File Companion to the British Novel: Beginnings Century, Vol. 1. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2006. Bloom's Literary Reference Online. Facts On File, Inc. Web. 16 Oct 2012 A short bibliography written by Virginia Brackett gives an insight on Oscar Wildes life. Brackett explains Wildes background of academic success in school reflect his beautiful literature that became popular in the 1800s. Wilde wrote one of his widely popular novels, The Picture of Dorian Gray, in 1890, shortly after his marriage to Constance Lloyd. Bracketts article provides clear information on Oscar Wildes life.

Although Oscar Wilde was a married man, Brackett also explains Wildes conviction of gross indecency, or homosexual acts, and his time spent in jail as a result of it. In The Picture of Dorian Gray, There are slight tones of homosexuality between the three main characters: Dorian Gray, Lord Henry Wotton, and Basil Hallward. Wildes homosexuality is thought to of influenced his writing of his 1890 novel. Brackett describes this connection between Wildes life and his literature clearly.

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Buma, Michael. "The Picture of Dorian Gray, Or, the Embarrassing Orthodoxy of Oscar Wilde." Victorian Newsletter 107 (2005): 18+. Literature Resource Center. Web. 16 Oct. 2012. The article titled The Picture of Dorian Gray, Or, the Embarrassing Orthodoxy of Oscar Wilde, provides adequate criticism of Wildes novel. The author uses to allusions to history and the Christian religion as examples that closely relate to Dorian Grays inner plights.

The author, Michael Buma, focuses mainly on Grays conflict of influence from his friend. He compares one of Wildes characters, Lord Henry, to the serpent described in biblical texts that discuss the Garden of Eden. Lord Henry tempts Dorian to sin, similar to how the serpent tempts Adam and Eve. Bumas use of allusion creates a clear view on the novels issues of influence. Duggan, Patrick. "The Conflict Between Aestheticism and Morality in Oscar Wildes The Picture of Dorian Gray." Boston University Arts & Sciences Writing Program. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2012. The article cited above criticizes Wildes novel and the themes presented in it. The author, Patrick Duggan describes Dorian Grays narcissism and longing for eternal youth. His inner conflicts are emphasized in Duggans article.

Duggan digs deeper into the conflict of aestheticism, the importance of beauty, over morality, in Grays change from innocent to evil. He focuses on the degeneration of

Falk 3 Gray after he realizes his desire for endless charm. Dorian chooses to strive forward with that want, regardless of any morals he had before. "Equal Rights for Homosexual and Bisexual Persons." ULC. Universal Life Church, 2012. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. This article titled Equal Rights for Homosexual and Bisexual Persons shares the history of homosexuality from the 1700s until now. Some facts that are stated in this article are that homosexuality developed in Europe after the 1700s. Later, in the late 1800s, laws were passed that restricted homosexual acts. Oscar Wilde was imprisoned for these kinds of acts.

In The Picture Of Dorian Gray, the undertones of homosexuality between Lord Henry and Dorian Gray seem to be not negatively depicted upon, like some people depict homosexuality today. This article is helpful because it provides the information that although there were laws against homosexual intercourse, male flirtation towards other men was not strange or unusual in the 1800s. "Oscar Wilde." Gay & Lesbian Biography. Ed. Michael J. Tyrkus and Michael Bronski. Detroit: St. James Press, 1997. Literature Resource Center. Web. 16 Oct. 2012. The article, Oscar Wilde, is a useful read that helps to understand the life Oscar Wildes literature was influenced by. The author explains Wildes flamboyant personality and popular status in the media and among his friends.

Dorian Gray, the main character in Oscar Wildes novel, is very social among his society. Especially after Lord Henry influenced him, he began to attend parties and become popular among his high status peers. With all of the attention he had

Falk 4 received in the novel, it is apparent that Dorian had been based off Wilde himself. The article mentioned previously provides thorough evidence of the similarities between Dorian Gray and Oscar Wilde. Vinyet. "Character Influence in The Picture of Dorian Gray, an Essay Fiction | FictionPress." Character Influence in The Picture of Dorian Gray, an Essay Fiction | FictionPress. N.p., 28 Feb. 2005. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. This article, written by Vinyet, covers the conflict of influence and corruption in the novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. It explains how Dorians life was completely changed by the ideas Lord Henry shared with him. The author notes that Dorian was aware of Lord Henrys influence on him. The exchange of knowledge from one to another creates a spark that is irreversible. Dorians corruption is what leads to his final downfall.