Henry's influence has a profound effect on the young man, who soon adopts Henry's views as his own, abandoning ethical restraints and seeing life in terms of pleasure and sensuality. He fears that Henry will be a corrupting influence on the young, innocent Dorian, whom he adores.ĭorian and Lord Henry become fast friends, often dining together and attending the same social functions. They become fast friends, to Basil's dismay. Lord Henry is fascinated with Dorian's innocence as much as Dorian is impressed by Henry's cynically sensual outlook on life. He passionately wishes that it could be the other way around. He becomes jealous that the picture will be beautiful forever while he is destined to wither and age. When Basil shows them the newly completed painting, Dorian is flooded with awe at the sight of his own image, and is overwhelmed by his fear that his youth and beauty will fade. The young and impressionable Dorian is greatly moved by Lord Henry's words. Lord Henry tells Dorian about his epicurean views on life, and convinces him of the value of beauty above all other things. Dorian Gray meets Lord Henry Wotton at the studio of Basil Hallward, who is using Dorian as a model for his latest painting.
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