Mind and Attitude for Self-Development and Growth: Exploring the Protagonist's Unconscious and Unethical Attitude in Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray”
In this paper, focusing on Oscar Wilde's novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray," we explore the protagonist's lack of conscience and unethical attitude, emphasizing its relevance to our self-development and growth. The primary goal is to interpret the impact of Dorian Gray's actions and choices on personal development and growth, highlighting the importance of a specific mindset and attitude to the reader. It dissects how Wilde navigates the intricate layers of Dorian's character, exposing the ethical dilemmas and transformative moments that contribute to the profound changes within him. The examination sheds light on the depth and complexity of Dorian Gray's character, offering readers a nuanced understanding of the forces at play in his moral and psychological journey. Interpretation of Wilde's intent to impart lessons on the reader's personal growth and development through Dorian's story is undertaken. The discussion also explores the impact of Dorian's unethical attitude on contemporary readers and its influence on our daily lives and values.
목차
Abstract 1. INTRODUCTION 2. LITERARY BACKGROUND 2.1 AUTHOR OSCAR WILDE 2.2 PLOT OF THE NOVEL 2.3 THE BACKGROUND OF THE VICTORIAN ERA 3. DORIAN’S MOTIVATION FOR HIDING HIS CONSCIENCE 4. DORIAN GRAY'S INNER CONFLICT 5. THE DESIRE AND ACTION TO GAIN ETERNAL FREEDOM FROM THE CONSCIENCE THAT TORMENTS ONESELF 6. DORIAN BECOMES IMMORAL BY HIDING HIS EVIL PLANS 7. CONSEQUENCES AND PERSONALITY CHANGES THAT OCCUR WHEN YOU ABANDON YOUR CONSCIENCE 8. CONCLUSION REFERENCES
키워드
Moral ContemplationEthical DecisionsInner SelfDissonanceMoral Obligations
저자
Wooyoung Kim [ Prof., Dept. of English, Hansei Univ., Korea ]
Corresponding Author
국제문화기술진흥원 [The International Promotion Agency of Culture Technology]
설립연도
2009
분야
공학>공학일반
소개
본 진흥원은 문화기술(Culture Technology) 관련 산·학·연·관으로 구성된 비영리 단체이다. 문화기술(CT)은 정보통신기술(ICT), 문화적 사고 기반의 예술, 인문학, 디자인, 사회과학기술이 접목된 신융합기술(New Convergence Technology, NCT)로 정의한다. 인간의 삶의 질을 향상시키고, 진보된 방향으로 변화시키고, 문화기술 관련 분야의 학술 및 기술의 발전과 진흥에 공헌하기 위하여, 제3조의 필요한 사업을 행함을 그 목적으로 한다.
간행물
간행물명
International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology(IJACT)
간기
계간
pISSN
2288-7202
eISSN
2288-7318
수록기간
2013~2025
등재여부
KCI 등재
십진분류
KDC 600DDC 700
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology(IJACT) Volume 12 Number 1