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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Wilde, Oscar

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Art vs. Morality

"Is it justifiable to compromise one's moral compass in pursuit of artistic perfection or beauty?"

Portrait of Basil Hallward
Basil Hallward
Portrait of Alan Campbell
Alan Campbell
Portrait of Lord Henry Wotton
Lord Henry Wotton
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Influence and Responsibility

"To what extent is someone morally culpable for the choices of another person whom they have significantly influenced?"

Portrait of Lord Henry Wotton
Lord Henry Wotton
Portrait of Dorian Gray
Dorian Gray
Portrait of Basil Hallward
Basil Hallward
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Youth and Age

"Is the relentless pursuit of eternal youth a valid aspiration, or is it a denial of the natural cycle of life and the potential for wisdom that comes with age?"

Portrait of Dorian Gray
Dorian Gray
Portrait of Lord Henry Wotton
Lord Henry Wotton
Portrait of James Vane
James Vane
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Social Class and Morality

"Does social privilege grant individuals immunity from the consequences of their immoral actions, or does it amplify their moral failings?"

Portrait of Lord Henry Wotton
Lord Henry Wotton
Portrait of Sibyl Vane
Sibyl Vane
Portrait of James Vane
James Vane
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