Final task

Now that we have analysed a lot of information related to the victorian times and different sources,it is time to do a final task and apply all the knowledge you have acquired. Have fun!

Final Task de Elisa Dominguez

Glog-Plot

Before reading the novel, it would be interesting to have a quick look at the plot and characters present in it. So far we have analysed the social and economical background in which Wilde wrote his novel. Now it is time to plunge into it!
I attach hereto a link to a Glog I have specially made for you to get into it.
Enjoy!

Novel Plot

Discovering Literature

Literature is permed with the social and economical background of the period and time in which the writer is writing. That's to say, there is no literature that is absolutely disconected of a social situation or a social change.
During the victorian times, England was going through an aesthetics movement (arts and literature in its peak), the creation of a national identity and the stereotyping of social roles (directed by the victorian code of conduct). In the social sphere, the higher classes enjoyed luxurious parties and fashion was developed.
In the following link you will be able to further explore some of this concepts so as to get aquainted with the situation in which Wilde was set to writing 'The picture of Dorian Gray'. Besides, you will be introduced to some of the current themes (or motifs) Wilde used when writing his novel. Pay attention to the following key concepts: Society, aesthetics, Art, Moral conduct, Social class and Gender roles.

Link: https://www.bl.uk/romantics-and-victorians/articles/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-art-ethics-and-the-artist

The Picture of Dorian Gray- Oscar Wilde

Doriangray de Elisa Dominguez

This document holds the novel you are invited to read and we will be analysing in depth. The original name is 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and it was writen by Oscar Wilde in the 19th century in the Victorian England.

The life and times of Queen Victoria

So far we have analysed a set of pictures portraying the social sphere in which the people of the time used to live. We have seen the fashion industry and the 'Code of Conduct' play an important role in the development of people's lives.
In order to further ilustrate these concepts, and to give you a brief idea of the overall situation, it is attached hereto a link to a video taken from youtube in which you can see more examples of the victorian lifestyles.
Enjoy!
The era of Queen Victoria

Victorian world pictures

The following section will be made up of different pictures or paintings taken from different internet sources most painted by unknown painters. You will be able to analyse the characteristics of the social sphere of the Victorian times. 
Analyse: Class and gender roles.

1. A painting depicting the popular victorian dress style for women. 

                  2. A painting portraying the big parties upper classes used to host.

3. A picture portraying the ideal family of the victorian times. Women in a private space and men in a public one.

4.  A cartoon from a magazine that found women's new fashions completely comical and worthy of high satire. The illustration is dated 1857 and bottom caption reads "New Contrivance for Lady's Maids, Adapted to the Present Style of Fashion."

5. An image of a Victorian woman emphasizing the volumous and detailed style of clothing.