This Thursday, Student Life gave away 15 copies of the Picture of Dorian Gray as part of a Student Ambassador initiative. It was a captivating scene with around a dozen students joining in on a group discussion about their favorite books.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is the quintessential great classic novel. It follows the trials and tribulations of a charming young man, Dorian Gray, who grapples with struggles regarding his ego and place in society. The novel deals with themes of unchecked vanity, social norms, aestheticism and the arts.
Literature is a very big part of the arts. Hearing people talk about why they enjoy books and reading is always interesting. Therefore, being able to add to students' collections of books with a copy of the Picture of the Dorian Gray is very fulfilling.