FMS408GothicHorrorSalmonM: 50 Shades of Grey by E.L James.

When analysing my chosen novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' By Oscar Wilde, I realised that the continuous theme of pleasure, desire, and greed throughout the novel reminded me a lot of the similar themes in the book '50 Shades of Grey' By E.L James.

What is '50 Shades of Grey' about?

The book '50 Shades of Grey' is an erotic romance novel, that has been created into a trilogy, written by E.L James. The main characters in this novel are a college graduate called Anastasia Steele and a young business billionaire, Christian Grey. The book became scandalous and popular, well known for its erotic scenes that explore BDSM (bondage, dominance, submission, mascohsim).

The reason this film came to mind after reading my chosen novel was that It reminded me a lot of the references to sin, domination and power taking over Dorian Gray. I got even more reference from the film adaptation of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' also directed by Oliver Parker. In the film there is a lot of scenes where violence, pleasure and sex is mixed all into to one scene recreating the sin Dorian was committing and how he was also feeling. I feel that this theme could create a make-up look that focuses on the appeal of Dorian but making him look rugged dangerous and crazy as if he is enjoying his self destruction and obsession with sinning.