Gray and Faustus" Self-Destruction In the novels Doctor Faustus and Picture of Dorian Gray the authors develop the main characters into showing their downfall in life caused by their self-centered corruption. Both the author's personalities and views of life are expressed through their novels. In the beginning Faustus is a seemingly innocent man, who, in the end becomes corrupted by his experiences with the devil. On the surface, Dorian Gray is an example of a typical ideal aristocrat during the time which Oscar Wilde lived in. Throughout the novel, Dorian goes through stages in his life that ...

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... of compassion on his co-workers and, also not slowing down with his visions becomes his downfall. Similar to the case of Faustus, a great scientist from the book Dr Faustus by Christopher Marlowe his lack of contempt with his knowledge becomes his downfall. Both of these characters have strong desires to do ... he chooses to save Murphy instead of the animal showsthat he does care. These heroic actions makes him a heroic figure to the public.While Faustus one of the smartest scientists of his time, uses his versed knowledge to help people and also entertain them with his magical skills,...

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