The book “ The Picture of Dorian Gray”- Summary
...n‘s appearance as an embodiment of beauty and the source of inspiration for his art. However, he does not want to exhibit the beautiful portrait of young Dorian in fear that his own soul will be shown. He also tries to defend Dorian from Lord Henry’s vicious influence. Lord Henry, a refined aesthete, considers that life should be enjoyed in such a way that could bring a person all the utmost pleasure he desires. Both Basil Hallward and Lord Henry make their great efforts to struggle for Dorian and finally Lord Henry wins him over.Under Lord Henry’s influence, Dorian lives a life entirely outside the lines of moral. While his outside look stays young and beautiful over the years, his inner self is deeper and deeper corrupted. He kills Basil because Basil knows the secret of his soul. He causes a tragic death for Sybil Vane, his girlfriend. After he escapes from the vengeance of Sybil’s brother, he begins to see his life in a new light. Wishing to do away with his former life and being disgusted with the ugliness of the portrait, the only evidence left against him...