1.) During the times in which Wilde and Stevenson were writing their
             novels, Victorian principles demanded that each individual act according to
             strict cultural guidelines set forth by Queen Victoria, these being proper
             conduct in manners and societal interactions, responsibility for one's
             actions, respect for family and parents, and a strict moral code associated
             with sex and the relations between men and women.
             A. Victorian society generally rewarded those who subscribed to the
             moral tenets with stature, materialistic wealth and respect from their
             B. Victorian society greatly admired certain traits, such as familial
             responsibility, faithfulness in marriage and a hard-working attitude toward
             one's career or profession in regard to the interaction between employer
             2.) In regard to Dr. Jekyll and Dorian Gray, it seems that they have no
             respect for what God has deemed to be "untouchable," that is, delving into
             subjects which man was not meant to explore, such as the secrets of life
             and death and the nature of the human soul.
             3.) What seems important to these two characters is to know the secrets of
             death and dying and how man's psychological make-up influences his
             decisions and separates him from the lowers forms of life.
             4.) In our times, there are some great differences between society and
             behavior; in Victorian times, there was not so much of a concentration on
             personal pleasures, especially those associated with sex, due to firm
             religious beliefs and the strict tents of Victorian society that demanded
             proper behavior from all persons. Also, the penalties for
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             not adhering to these tenets were harsh, such as ostracism from society
             (Wilde ended up in prison for his sexual indiscretions).
             5.) Dorian Gray does not differentiate between good and evil, for he
             states that there is no difference between a moral...