Sufferers of Dorian Gray syndrome may be heavy users of cosmetic medical surgery and products in an attempt to preserve their youth. ... Another concept and reflection of today's modern society seen by Dorian Gray is the devotion to self-bettering and selfishness. ... This example shows the current selfishness in comparison to that used and examined in The Picture of Dorian Gray. The last concept that is used in Dorian Gray and is a modern-day issue is that of the value of beauty and youth. ... In conclusion, The Picture of Dorian Gray, although old, is a very respectable story with impo...

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In, "The Picture of Dorian Gray," the main character Dorian acquires a thirst for youth that eventually dominates his life. ... Finally, if anything, The Picture of Dorian Gray proves to its readers that the need to be beautiful is a recurring concept of life. ... " In Dorian's case, the portrait comes to serve as an answer to Dorian's undeniable question of "Who am I?... The desperation to do anything in order to retain beauty not only presents itself in Dorian gray but in today's society as well, allowing beauty to undergo a bit of misconception. ... Thus, in The Pi...

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