"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a philosophical novel, written by writer and playwright Oscar Wilde. ... The yellow book is a gift to Dorian from Lord Henry. ... ("For years, Dorian Gray could not free himself from the influence of this book.... Although Dorian's behavior and personality change throughout the progression of the plot according to the influence by Lord Henry and various other symbols in the novel, he exerts influence to those around him as well, using the means of his beauty, which frequently concludes in their death, or downfall. ... " (149) Hallward's idola...

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