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Lord Henry always kind of controlled Dorian. He wanted to be to Dorian what Dorian was to Basil. Dorian probably wasn't even aware of how highly he held Henry, and never quite perceived of the impact of Henry's words on him. Dorian thought of him as a friend, but in reality, he was like his puppy.
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In "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde, Lord Henry, Dorian Gray, and Basil Hallward are present for lunch at Lord Henry's aunt's home. Lord Henry and Basil are discussing Dorian Gray, who is the subject of Basil's portrait.
Basil visits Dorian to express his concern about Dorian's behavior at the opera. Basil is worried about the influence Lord Henry may be having on Dorian and wants to make sure Dorian is not being negatively influenced by him.
First he doesn't want to believe it, saying Sybil is below Dorian's rank. When Dorian arrives, he takes offense Dorian informed Henry first. Finally, he hopes Dorian will be happy.
Henry to Basil.
Basil wants Lord Henry to leave, but Dorian insist that Basil makes Lord Henry stay.
Dorian has the innocence of ignorance, and is easily impressible. Basil has mature, stable morals, which resist even the almighty charms of Henry. Henry compared their looks: Basil's "rugged strong face and coal-black hair" and Dorian, who looks like he was "made of ivory and rose petals".
Lord Henry always kind of controlled Dorian. He wanted to be to Dorian what Dorian was to Basil. Dorian probably wasn't even aware of how highly he held Henry, and never quite perceived of the impact of Henry's words on him. Dorian thought of him as a friend, but in reality, he was like his puppy.
They are both his mentors.
Lord Henry contrasts Basil's reserved and introspective nature with Dorian's youthful charm, vitality, and impressionability. Basil is seen as more cautious and moderate, while Dorian is depicted as adventurous and easily influenced by external factors.
Basil does not want to exhibit his portrait of Dorian Gray because he feels it reveals too much of his own feelings and emotions. He believes the painting shows his innermost thoughts and secrets, which he is not comfortable sharing with the world. Additionally, Basil worries that the painting's beauty might overshadow his other works and that it represents a departure from his usual style.
Basil Howard is reluctant to exhibit the portrait of Dorian Gray because he fears that the portrait captures Dorian's true nature and the effects of his corrupt actions, which he wants to keep hidden from others. He is also aware of the darker elements within the portrait that reflect Dorian's moral decay and doesn't want to expose this side of him to the public.
The gossips about Dorian's depravity.