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The Effect of Self-Perception on the Conflict Between Illusion and Reality Pt.1
Illusions are generally viewed as the quintessence of escapism; through the creation of false ideals, one may find the motivation to alter an undesirable reality. An individual’s self-perception, or, identity, is responsible for the creation of these discrepancies between one’s illusion—that is, the perceived truth embedded in their idyllic concept of the world—and the reality of their existence. If an individual is unable to reconcile the conflict between ideals and reality, however, then said self-perception—and therefore, the illusion—must be altered to meet the truth of one’s existence. Otherwise, the individual will remain trapped within the duplicity created by the split in self-image, and thus be unable to create a meaningful identity. This is what occurs to the titular character in Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. As Dorian’s self-perception changes due to the influence of those around him, his adopted illusion of class, wealth, and beauty diverges from the reality of his immoral actions, creating two distinct personas. Dorian’s attempt to hide the corruption of his soul under his ideals of hedonism results in paranoia and unfulfillment, ultimately leading to his death. Through Dorian’s undoing, Wilde demonstrates that self-perception, when responsible for the creation of illusions which do not match with one’s reality, will hinder an individual’s ability to lead a fulfilling existence; this is portrayed in the novel through Dorian’s changed identity, the creation of ideals that conflict with his actions, and his subsequent descent into corruption. In other words, because Dorian’s self-perception was rooted solely within his illusions, he was unable to perceive the truth of his actuality. As a consequence of this conflict remaining unreconciled, Dorian lost the opportunity to create a more stable identity, one rooted within his reality instead of deceptive illusions.
Chris AdamsPublished 3 years ago in GeeksDuplicity
It has been widely argued that there is no moral component in art, that the artist has no responsibility to maintain a source of ethics within their art – the foundation for all art, as stated in the Aesthetic Movement, is to simply be art. “It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors,” (Wilde, 4), however, it is through this idea itself, the fact that the art is reflective of the spectator, that an artist must be willing to be held accountable for the consequences of their art. Within this, a sense of duality is created as evident through Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray” and the use of duplicity in character and setting as unintentional subtle “reflections” of the “spectators” of the Victorian era.
Chris AdamsPublished 3 years ago in GeeksMy Review of "The White Tiger"
The White Tiger is Netflix's latest 2021 film that they've just released. They seem to be hitting some homeruns as of late and killing the competition as they're not releasing anything to take the hype away. I hope they continue to keep this upwards momentum. In the meantime let's talk about this latest new release from the streaming giant.
Brian AnonymousPublished 3 years ago in GeeksReview: Untamed by Glennon Doyle
This is a review of Glennon Doyle's book Untamed. First thoughts I have never had a book I’ve reread so many times in such a short period. I’ve read the physical book twice and listened to the audiobook about four times now. Seriously. There are some short chapters I could recite.
Jaci SchreckengostPublished 3 years ago in GeeksRumor: Is Black Widow At Risk To Debut On Disney Plus In May?
Marvel's Black Widow was due to release back on May 1, 2020. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, the movie's release had to be postponed indefinitely. What makes things worse for Kevin Feige and Marvel is that streaming movies at the same time as theater releases have become the fashionable way for a film to debut during the pandemic. Moviegoers have been cautious to avoid movie theaters trying to protect themselves from Covid-19. However, rumors are now circulating that Marvel's Black Widow will debut on Disney Plus in May 2021.
The Nerd HabitPublished 3 years ago in Geeks'Schitt's Creek' Co-Creator, Star Dan Levy Picks Up 'SNL' Hosting Gig
I vividly remember the goofy humor of SCTV growing up. It was my first exposure to #EugeneLevy, who would go on to become #DanLevy's dad. After a while, I sort of forgot about Eugene Levy until the American Pie movies came out, and it feels like I blinked and suddenly saw a young man who looked an awful lot like Eugene Levy hosting The Great Canadian Baking Show. Until that point, I really wasn't that familiar with the now-insanely popular Dan Levy, but that was largely because I didn't watch MTV Canada, where the younger Levy was a VJ.
Christina St-JeanPublished 3 years ago in GeeksThe Courier in Liberty and Death #1
The Courier in Liberty and Death #1 Zenescope Entertainment 2021 Written by Ralph Tedesco Illustrated by Oliver Borges Coloured by Fran Bamboa, J.C. Ruiz & Maxflan Araujo
Steven LeitmanPublished 3 years ago in Geeks- Top Story - January 2021
How Vocal Has Changed My Life
It’s my 25th birthday today and I would love to say a massive thank you to Vocal because of the way it has changed my life over the course of the last couple of years. It’s not because of the clicks, or the money, or even the V+ sign that I have now, though they come into it. It’s because Vocal Media can let you reach a whole range of audiences over the media spectrum. I have had my articles shared by people I don’t know on Facebook groups, I have had some of the people included in my articles such as writers respond to me with thanks, I have gotten great responses from my articles and book reviews stating that it was very insightful and has gone on to persuade others to read the book (the most recent being “Brother Robert” by Annye C. Anderson). So I would not only like to thank Vocal Media, but I would like to celebrate my 25th birthday, on the 25th day alongside my articles of 25 films, books and albums with you - on Vocal Media.
Annie KapurPublished 3 years ago in Geeks My 25 Favourite Books of All Time
As it is my birthday I would like to start by saying thank you for all the lovely wishes people have given me. I would also like to say that because it is my 25th birthday, I will be covering my top 25 books of all time. As you know, with a bookworm these can change year by year, or even more frequently, so I'll probably put out another if anything changes. However, my top five books have not changed ever since I was fifteen and so, this is a very special occasion for me since it is their tenth year of featuring together in their positions of this list.
Annie KapurPublished 3 years ago in GeeksMy 25 Favourite Films of All Time
As it is my 25th birthday today, I wanted to share with you my 25 favourite films. It just so happens to be the 25th as well so, that makes it even more special. Think of this as my way of spending my birthday with you and hopefully, you can take away some movies from this list that you would like to watch. So without further introduction, let me take you through this list of my 25 favourite films with a little background as to why they make this list.
Annie KapurPublished 3 years ago in GeeksFuture State: Nightwing #1
Future State: Nightwing #1 DC Comics 2021 Written by Paul Constant Illustrated by Nicola Scott Coloured by Ivan Plascencia
Steven LeitmanPublished 3 years ago in GeeksLast Week's Recap
Can you believe it? January is just about over already. I hope your year is off to as great of a start as you can get in these unsettling times. With so much happening each and every day, it's hard to keep up with some of the stories that are circulating around, so I wanted to highlight some that interest me.
Donovan BarlowPublished 3 years ago in Geeks