Dorian Gray

Audience emotional responses for 'Dorian Gray' are dominated by Sadness and Melancholy, reflecting the tragic and bleak narrative of self-destruction and moral decay. Empathy is significant as viewers witness the corruption of a once-naïve young man. Disgust and Disturbing emotions are strongly evoked by the themes of sin, deceit, and the horrifying transformation of Dorian's soul depicted through the portrait. Anxiety and Fear stem from the supernatural pact and the inevitable, dark consequences of his actions, while Curiosity and Anticipation are present due to the mystery surrounding the portrait and Dorian's ultimate fate.