literary devices Flashcards
what does the novels multiple literary devices produce
a double entendre, ultimately developing the literal and figurative meaning of the texts
what was lord henry
a walking allusion through the novel, as he references a religious belief, specifically the devil, which he conveyed through his diabolical acts of manipulation and evil dictions
an example of symbolism, which is essential for the development of the plot
the yellow book that signifies dorian’s intense obsession over such a physical object to the point that it’s affecting how he lives
also a symbol of lord henry’s intense control and manipulation over dorian as he’s the one who gave him the book, ultimately leading him to be so addictive which makes the books contents his ideal lifestyle
example of allegory
dorian’s painting of himself is a living allegory as it’s a visual image of dorian’s soul and inner self in which he exchanged for immortal beauty and youth, it also gets tarnished every time he commits something immoral, almost as if it’s its own character
how is the importance and significance of the painting shown
the narrators diction
“this portrait would be to him the most magical of mirrors. as it had revealed to him his own body, so it would reveal to him his own soul.”
what does this quote further highlight
how the painting portrays dorian’s inner self: his characteristics, attitudes, behavior and mindset which the painting turns ugly as it parallels who he truly is inside
what do these example of figurative language and literary devices do
help the readers to connect with the storyline and further understand and enjoy the plot
