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The Artist's Notebook [work in progress]
Because of the caution, the discretion with which Wilde was required to write at the time, much of Basil's characterization must be conjectured and extrapolated, mostly from his remarks in the first two chapters, and in the chapter which represents the last moments of his life. These observences may be tied to queer history, life as we understand ( Read more... ) -
(Untitled)
Basil hated to leave Aria for any length of time but it would have spoiled the surprise, to take him to London. So he had made a pretense of going into London on business and after promising profusely not to see Lord Henry or Dorian Gray, went off on his early morning train ( Read more... ) -
And now for something completely different: a cheap internet joke
"Date a boy who adores you. Date a boy who paints you. Date a boy who paints nothing but you, all the time, every day. Date a boy who will probably stop painting if you break up with him. Date a boy whose objectification of you is almost compensated for by his tender behavior, but who still begins to grate on your nerves as you slowly realize what ( Read more... ) -
A Chance Meeting (or "a piece in which we cross verses all over the place")
Basil thought perhaps he liked working in the French Quarter because nothing really changed on the outside. It was the same buildings that had been there since the city was founded, all brick and mortar that was even older than Basil was. There were a few updates in terms of lighting and modern amenities but for the most part-- especially at night ( Read more... ) -
Have some (hastily researched) trivia!
So I discovered today while looking up factoids about male prostitution and homosexuality in the 19th century that same sex "marriages" were actually more "commonplace" (I say this loosely and based on the fact that I didn't expect them to happen AT ALL) than one might expect ( Read more... ) -
Ghost!Basil
On November 9th, Basil Hallward died.
He was brutally murdered by his friend and muse, the lovely and wicked Dorian Gray, some time around midnight on the eve of Dorian's 32nd birthday.
Let us surmise his violent death and the perceived weight of his sins leaves him trapped in this mortal coil, a tormented and wayward ghost.
Interactions with Ghost ( Read more... ) -
How's My Driving?
Basil is something of an obscurity, ignored by most in favor of his muse. How am I doing? How can I make Basil more useful to interact with? Am I "doin' it wrong", as they say? Let me know, right here!
