This article examines the artistic interpretation of character evolution and personal decline in The Picture of Dorian Gray and Night and Day. The research focuses on psychological transformation, moral corruption, social pressure, and symbolic representation in both novels. Through comparative literary analysis, the article identifies similarities and differences in the depiction of internal conflict and spiritual crisis. The study also includes textual excerpts and critical analysis to support the interpretation of character development.
The Artistic Interpretation Of Character Evolution And Personal Decline In “The Picture Of Dorian Gray And Night And Day”
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Character evolution
personal decline
moral corruption
internal conflict
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