The Picture of Dorian Gray What are the motifs in The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 04:42 Last updated by Cat on 20 May 02:45
Homoerotic love is definitely a motif in this story. Dorian's beauty attracts Basil to the painting. Lord Henry is similarly overcome with the sexual desire for Dorian.