Even with limited knowledge of Oscar Wilde’s work, one probably doesn’t expect his stories to begin with a “Once upon a time” and conclude with a neat, reassuring “happily ever after.” There is simply no room for such authoritative, didactic lines in his decidedly amoral,...
What Humans Can Learn From a Giant In “The Selfish Giant” Oscar Wilde uses the characteristics of the Giant to portray aspects of the human condition including self- reliance, selfishness, and the inability to recognize sin, but he also shows how, just like the Giant,...
Oscar Wilde’s short story “The Selfish Giant” weaves a poignant narrative that transcends its fairy-tale origins, delving into themes of selfishness, redemption, and the transformative power of compassion. Set within a world where spring refuses to enter due to the selfishness of a giant, the...