The Picture of Dorian Gray is a wonderful novel full of ideas that anyone could learn from. The topics brought up in the book are those that are relatable to anyone anywhere. One of the biggest themes and lessons I learned from this novel was to be careful with what you love. Dorian is, in a sense, in love with himself. He becomes overly obsessed, and loses everything. Every person in our world must be careful to not get caught up in the things in their lives. This novel was a perfect example of how greed can ruin one’s life. It is obvious that Wilde understands the want of beauty in society. It is something that dates back for a very long time. No matter the time period, beauty has always been a valued quality, and Wilde saw that. The fact that he was able to see how valuable beauty is, is what made the novel so interesting and entertaining. Certain qualities of life will always be more valued than others, and figuring out that you have those qualities may not always be a blessing. Sometimes, you must be careful what you wish for.
Wilde, Oscar. Picture of Dorian Gray. Pleasantville, NY: Reader's Digest Association, 2007. Print.
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