Basil Fawlty was created in 1975.
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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.
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.
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".
They are both his mentors.
Basil Hallward predicts that his close association with Dorian Gray and Lord Henry will lead to his own downfall. He believes that Dorian's influence, particularly under Lord Henry's hedonistic philosophy, will corrupt him and ultimately result in tragedy. Basil fears that he will become entangled in their moral decay, which foreshadows the destructive consequences of their relationships.
Dorian Gray appreciated Basil as a friend. Though Basil was attracted to Dorian Gray, there was nothing deep about it since he was only in love with Dorian Gray's appearance which gave a huge change on Basil's artistic skills. Dorian Gray appreciated their friendship. When Basil finally had the guts to tell him about his affections, Dorian was already a changed man. His mind was preoccupied with other thoughts like the mysterious painting, emptiness and guilt for all his evil deeds. He was bored of his conservative morality, and annoyed by his good advices.
Dorian Gray shows the painting only to Basil Hallward, the artist who created it. Basil is both intrigued and troubled by the painting, as it captures Dorian's beauty and innocence. Dorian's decision to reveal the painting to Basil marks a pivotal moment in the story, highlighting the deepening relationship between the two characters and the themes of art, beauty, and morality.
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.
The gossips about Dorian's depravity.