Imagery
I have to go back to the beginning, to the very first page of chapter one where the author says, "The studio was filled with the rich odor of roses, and when the light summer wind stirred amidst the trees of the garden, there came through the open door the heavy scent of the lilac, or the most delicate perfume of the pink-flowering thorn."
My, my, my, how I loved opening to this. What a beginning! I loved it the second I read it! I also love how, in a way, it's irony and foreshadowing because it kind of sets up Dorian, how sweet and lovely he is, but it says nothing of how he turns. That is, until the studio is re-described as stuffy and unbearable by Dorian and Henry. I love how the studio represents the story as a whole and Dorian, and I love the fact that the author decided to begin with this!
I have to agree that this was a great beginning to the story. And i never thought of it foreshadowing Dorian and how he is. Beautiful and radiant when you first see him but when you get to know him or as the story progresses he changes. Just like the room changes to be stuffy and unbearable. Very in depth and creative! Great job Brittney! :]
ReplyDeleteI would have never thought of it as foreshadowing or irony! I like how you think outside of the box!
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