Theme: Women/Love
This theme has many different sides, meaning that there were a lot of different perspectives on it. Harry and Dorian seemed to have the same view (probably because Harry has such a strong influence ver Dorian.)
One of the most important examples of this theme, is the relationship between Sibyl Vane and Dorian Gray. Dorian was in love with Sibyl because she was an actress. He said "Ordinary women never appear to one's imagination... But an actress! How different and actress is!" (p55) But this love story ended quick since Sibyl lost her great acting ability since she actually experienced love with Dorian. Dorian refuses to marry her after and she kills herself.
Harry has such a horrible view on women. With the way he talks about them, I can't believe he was ever married. Some of his quotes are:
"no woman is a genius... They never have anything to say." (p51)
"Women treat us just as Humanity treats its gods. They worship us, and are always bothering us to do something for them." (p83)
Dorian continues to mock women and the idea of love, he also believed men could only be happy with a woman if he doesnt love her.
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