Dorian Gray

Dorian Gray is the mysterious protagonist of Oscar Wilde's novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. He is a handsome and charming young man who lives for pleasure and beauty, and whose portrait ages while he remains eternally young. Dorian's life becomes a narrative of moral corruption, indulgence, and the ultimate search for the meaning of youth and morality. His personality is a complex blend of narcissism and avarice, subtle intelligence, and a dangerous capacity for manipulation. He is admired for his allure but slowly unravels under the weight of his dark deeds. Dorian Gray's relationships are marked by both superficial charm and deep-seated deceit, fostering a network of admirers and those unfortunate enough to become entangled in his machinations. His relationships with the painter Basil Hallward and Lord Henry Wotton are central to his tale, the former an admirer and the latter a corrupting influence.