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If you aren't familiar with the classic novel The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde here's a brief overview.
Dorian Gray is an aristocrate who has his portrait painted while standing in front of an ancient Egyptian statue rumored to have mystical powers. While posing for the portrait he wishes that it (his potrait) would grow old instead of he and that he would stay forever young. He gets his wish and as he grows older his potrait ages while he reamins the same man he was when it was painted. Over time however, the portrait does not just age but, begins to distort and grotesque, revealing the heart and chartacter of the man as well as his years. In the end it becomes a hideous reflection of his true nature. When the picture is destroyed, Dorian dies and becomes the image in his painting and the image in the painting reverts back to the man he was.
I used this cautionary tale as an analogy, it's subject is Michael Jackson.
Dorian Gray is an aristocrate who has his portrait painted while standing in front of an ancient Egyptian statue rumored to have mystical powers. While posing for the portrait he wishes that it (his potrait) would grow old instead of he and that he would stay forever young. He gets his wish and as he grows older his potrait ages while he reamins the same man he was when it was painted. Over time however, the portrait does not just age but, begins to distort and grotesque, revealing the heart and chartacter of the man as well as his years. In the end it becomes a hideous reflection of his true nature. When the picture is destroyed, Dorian dies and becomes the image in his painting and the image in the painting reverts back to the man he was.
I used this cautionary tale as an analogy, it's subject is Michael Jackson.
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Boris the Bull
wow.
first, this is spoken extremely well. your presence is right up in the
microphone and very clear. sounds terrific. you've got a great voice for
this style of piece.
second, i love the novel, one of my favorites! i like that you used it as
an analogy for a contemporary figure.
third, the flow of your piece is smooth as pudding. you've got
impeccable pacing and your pauses work to perfection.
lastly, this is an opinion piece. while some might argue that the piece
is possibly an unfair attack, i'm confident many others would
completely agree with the content.
i remain a neutral observer. i feel sorry for the man, and assume that,
despite his successes and his wealth, his life is not a bowl of fresh
berries. my worst day can only pale in comparison to his best day and
what he must endure.
but who am I to judge?
i respect your opinion and enjoyed this presentation very much. thx!!
i look forward to what's next!
feel free to check out my work. i'd love to hear your thoughts!
peace