They're both interested in themselves. They're both "seekers" as well, probably.
They're both interested in themselves. They're both "seekers" as well, probably.
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.
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.
Dorian Gray and Lord Henry both share an interest in aesthetics and a fascination with beauty and pleasure. They are both drawn to the idea of living life to its fullest and indulging in self-gratification. This initial connection leads to Lord Henry's influence over Dorian and the transformation of Dorian's character throughout the novel.
Lord Henry chooses Dorian as his disciple because he sees Dorian as a blank canvas on which he can project his own cynical philosophies about beauty and pleasure. Henry is intrigued by Dorian's innocent and naive nature, which he believes can be easily influenced and corrupted. He sees Dorian as someone who can embody the hedonistic ideals he espouses.
Lord Henry tells Dorian Gray that the real secret of life is to enjoy it. He advises Dorian to seek pleasure and beauty in all things, to indulge in his desires, and to avoid anything that detracts from his happiness.
They are both his mentors.
Basil wants Lord Henry to leave, but Dorian insist that Basil makes Lord Henry stay.
Dorian Lord was created in 1973.
Lord Henry gives him a yellow book. In the Barnes and Nobles version of The Picture of Dorian Gray, it is stated at the very bottom of the page on 128 that it is a French book called A Rebours or translated into English as Against Nature, or Against the Grain.
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.
Dorian Gray's grandfather is named Lord Fermor.
The cast of The Picture of Dorian Gray - 1916 includes: Sydney Bland as Basil Hallward Dorothy Fane as Lady Marchmont Miriam Ferris as Undetermined Role Edmund Goulding Jack Jordan as Lord Henry Wootton Henry Victor as Dorian Gray