By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to,

  1. Recall the key principles of the “Art for Art’s Sake” doctrine and identify major figures such as Théophile Gautier, Walter Pater, and Oscar Wilde.
  2. Explain how Oscar Wilde’s works reflect and subvert the ideals of Aestheticism and Decadence.
  3. Apply aesthetic concepts to selected passages from The Picture of Dorian Grey and The Importance of Being Earnest.
  4. Analyse the tension between beauty and morality in Wilde’s literary works.
  5. Evaluate Wilde’s critique of Victorian social norms and values through satire and irony.
  6. Create a contemporary adaptation of a pivotal scene from The Picture of Dorian Grey, demonstrating an understanding of aesthetic and ethical dilemmas.