The Picture Of Dorian Gray Quotes Lord Henry

The best quotes from the picture of dorian gray by oscar wilde organized by theme including book location and character with an explanation to help you understand. He says that women are a decorative sex and that there are always only a few worth talking to. Just as basil transformed dorian into a work of art basil could call his own lord henry seeks to transform dorian into an entity of his own making.

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This exchange takes place before lord henry or readers meet dorian gray.

The picture of dorian gray quotes lord henry. Your picture has taught me that. Basil describes his friend dorian gray to lord henry. To basil good artists must not let any of themselves show in their art. Lord henry misinterprets basil as feeling the portrait looks like himself but basil means that his adoration of dorian shows plainly through the painting.

Lord henry s philosophies frequently criticize women and marriage and the era of dorian gray s london society and indeed oscar wilde s becomes vivid to us in his dialogue. People money objects art everything is just a tool of pleasure to him. Lord henry is a man possessed of wrong fascinating poisonous delightful theories he is a charming talker a famous wit and a brilliant intellect. Given the seductive way in which he leads conversation it is little wonder that dorian falls under his spell so completely.

When i find that i am growing old i shall kill myself. Lord henry went out to the garden and found dorian gray burying his face in the great cool lilac blossoms feverishly drinking in their perfume as if it had been wine. Dorian has not yet become consumed by his own vanity. The reader can see immediately basil s integrity in his commitment to pure art.

Lord henry compares this feeling to playing music with complete control of what comes out of the instrument. He thinks of hearing his own ideas echoed in dorian s voice which shows how easily he manipulates young dorian. The picture of dorian gray quotes showing 1 30 of 2 243 the books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame oscar wilde the picture of dorian gray. Lord henry reflects on what it feels like spending time with dorian gray.

But that s just how lord henry views life. I know now that when one loses one s good looks whatever they may be one loses everything. Youth is the only thing worth having. Lord henry understands that he can mold and shape dorian to his own liking.

However basil sees signs in dorian that foreshadow a cruel disposition towards evil. We see his marriage with lady victoria wotton as a very separate affair both parties leading distinct lives. The narrator reveals lord henry s thoughts and plans after learning of dorian s history and lack of family ties. He came close to him and put his hand upon his shoulder.

Lord henry wotton is perfectly right.