The Victorian Era Crime On the rise Prostitution violent crime theft Glorified in the newspapers became an entertainment of sorts Jack the Ripper First serial killer Prompted media obsession ID: 632418
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Dorian Gray & the Victorian EraSlide2
The Victorian Era
Crime
On the rise
Prostitution, violent crime, theftGlorified in the newspapers, became an entertainment of sortsJack the RipperFirst serial killerPrompted media obsessionBrutal & public punishmentsIndustrial RevolutionImpressed by science & progressTechnology was central to their way of lifeReinforced class distinctionsRapid urbanizationSlide3
The Victorian era
Social Class & Gender Roles
4 class distinctions
Upper, middle, lower, underVery strict gender rolesMen were smart and cultured, women were to be seen and not heardSexualityUnacceptable to be homosexualHigh standards of personal moralityProstitution was unacceptable, but were very prevelantFamily & Home LifeHousing was limited and very expensiveResulted in a lot of slums OR obscenely wealthy folks living in giant mansions
Lots of child laborSlide4
The Victorian era
Aesthetics
An intellectual and art movement that supported the aesthetic values of a culture
DecadentBelieved that arts should convey refined sensual pleasure, rather than convey any sort of moral messageBelieved art had no purpose, needed only to be beautifulSometimes referred to as the ‘cult of beauty’The biggest problem with the movement: it was very limited because of moneySlide5
Chapter 4
he·don·ism
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hēdəˌnizəm,ˈhedənˌizəm/nounthe pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence.the ethical theory that pleasure (in the sense of the satisfaction of desires) is the highest good and proper aim of human life.What examples of do we see of Lord Henry’s commitment to hedonism in chapter 4? (Use evidence to support!)Slide6
Chapter 5
What is the noticeable perspective shift in this chapter? How does this change our understanding of Dorian at all?
Describe the Vane family in terms of class. Which member has the best sense of their social position.
Describe the relationship between James and Sybil. James and his mother.Does Sybil understand her relationship with Dorian in a mature way? How do we know?What does James have against Dorian, whom he has never met? What is ironic about his prejudices towards Dorian?What elements of the Victorian Era do we see in this ch?Slide7
What are some major themes we see emerging?Slide8Slide9
The Elephant Man
Born 1862, Joseph Merrick
Mother died 11 years later
Began to develop deformities age 5Left school age 13 (not abnormal)Worked in a cigar factory for about 3 years, then as a hawker, both unsuccessfulEntered a workhouseA place where those unable to support themselves were offered accommodation and employmentBegan working as a freakAlmost turned away for being too horrificLondon Hospital
Died, 1890, age 27Slide10
The Elephant Man
Who is the monster?
Are ‘freaks’ monsters? Why or why not?
What makes someone a ‘freak’?Slide11
Homework
Please read chapter 6