ROLE OF METAPHORS IN “PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY”

Abstract

Anotation: The Picture of Dorian Gray is a novel by Oscar Wilde that explores the relationship between art and life, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. The novel revolves around the character of Dorian Gray, a young man who becomes obsessed with his own beauty and youth. Dorian's portrait is painted by an artist named Basil Hallward, who becomes infatuated with him. When Dorian makes a wish that he could remain young forever while his portrait ages instead, his wish is granted. As the years pass, Dorian becomes increasingly corrupt and immoral, while his portrait reveals the true ugliness of his soul.