Dorian was a very wealthy, intelligent, man with a very high status. ... Basil, the painter of the portrait, influenced Dorian in more of a good, honest way. ... Don't take away from me the one person who gives to my art whatever charm it possesses: my life as an artist depends on him."" ... These examples are just a peek at all of the different things that influenced Dorian into becoming an evil, greedy, and vain man. This book proves some very good points, especially to the young readers who are still in the growing up process: Choose wisely your friends and the people you hang around...

• Word Count: 511
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School