Dorian Gray

Dorian's fascination with a portrait created by the artist Basil Hallward. He expresses a desire to remain forever young, while his portrait ages. The portrait becomes an embodiment not only of physical beauty but also of the hero's moral state. As Dorian descends into a world of hedonism and moral decline, the portrait gradually distorts, revealing the decay of his soul.
Dorian indulges in every conceivable pleasure, regardless of the consequences. For example, he draws young people into the depths of vice.
Expensive fabrics, antique tapestries, church utensils, precious stones, oriental aromas - all this brings Dorian pleasure, but at the same time devastates his soul.
Dorian loves only himself and the beauty that surrounds him. For him, this feeling means only sensual pleasure—carnal pleasures and imaginary "castles in the air" that are destroyed at the first opportunity.
He loves to collect various rare things: from fabrics, stones and books to instruments, paintings and gables.

Dorian is the grandson of the late Lord Kelso. Dorian's mother, Lady Margaret Devereux, is depicted as a beautiful aristocrat who married beneath her class without her father's consent. Lord Kelso raised Dorian until his death, but they had a mutual dislike for each other.
After Xxlo's death, Dorian became the heir to the entire vast fortune.
In London, Dorian meets the artist Basil Hallward, who is painting a portrait of the young man. In a fit of narcissism, Dorian wishes that his portrait would age in his stead, and that he, Dorian, would remain forever young and beautiful.
Dorian, succumbing to Lord Henry's evil influence, allows vice and debauchery into his life, and ultimately feels devastated and lonely. He combines a refined aesthete, even a romantic, with a vicious, ruthless criminal.
Dorian considers his youth and flawless beauty his only virtues, and he fears losing them. This causes him to reject any form of responsibility for his actions. Dorian's obsession with his own beauty blinds him to the true value of human life and the importance of meaningful relationships. For example, he abandons his friends and romantic partners as soon as they begin to age, prioritizing their appearance over their character or intellect. Dorian collects various art objects lavishly, but never holds his attention for long.

From the very beginning, Dorian displays a certain flirtatious streak and a desire to please. However, it is Lord Henry's teaching about the fleeting nature of beauty that transforms this trait into fatal vanity, a thirst for eternal youth and beauty. As he immerses himself in a hedonistic lifestyle, Dorian's egotism becomes increasingly pronounced. He begins to prioritize his own desires and pleasures above all else, ignoring the feelings and suffering of others. His world narrows to the satisfaction of his own needs.
Cruelty and callousness: The more his soul degenerates, the more cruel and indifferent Dorian becomes. He is capable of inflicting unbearable pain on those who love him, as happened with Sibyl Vane, who committed suicide. His reaction to her death is cold, selfish, and devoid of compassion.
Cynicism and contempt for morality: Dorian, blinded by his immortality and beauty, begins to view the world from the vantage point of his position. He loses all respect for accepted moral and ethical norms, considering himself above them.
Secret depravity and sinfulness: His main vice is a fascination with the dark side of life, forbidden pleasures, the occult, and debauchery. He seeks ever more intense sensations, plunging into the abyss of sin, all the while carefully concealing his true nature.
Fear of Aging and Death: Despite avoiding the physical consequences of his sins, Dorian experiences a terrifying fear that his soul might grow old and die. This fear drives him to even more desperate acts.
Endless Depravity: Dorian becomes a symbol of spiritual loss, mired in the vices he hunts like prey. He loses the capacity for redemption, and his soul becomes as ugly as his sinful past.