1. Dr. Faustus
In the beginning Faustus is a seemingly innocent man, who, in the end becomes corrupted by his experiences with the devil. ... Throughout the novel, Dorian goes through stages in his life that leads to his self-absorbed and corrupted character. ... In the novel Portrait of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde emphasizes on the value of innocent beauty and uses Gray as an example of how this beauty can have the power to cause a person to become self-centered. ... Then, along came Lord Henry who influences us with his corrupted thoughts. ... Faustus also becomes corrupted throughout the novel, by the de...
- Word Count: 1755
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: High School