Irony in The Picture of Dorian Gray

Irony Examples in The Picture of Dorian Gray:

The Preface

"Even things that are true can be proved..." See in text (The Preface)

This is an example of a typical Wildean paradox. Obviously, things that are true can be proved. However, Wilde adds irony to this statement to provoke curiosity among his followers, and discomfort among his critics.

M.P. Ossa

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