... briefly introduce the reader with the Aesthetic movement and its reflection in the philosophy of the novel, presenting Wilde's 'New Hedonism' and Homoeroticism. It will also provide information about Oscar Wilde's standpoints of Realism and 'Anti-Victorian morality' and Wilde's attitude and interpretation of art in ... the novel, whereas Henry is one who has a great impact in presenting it to Dorian. This can be illustrated when Dorian tells Henry about his fascination of Sibyl Vane : "It would never have happened if I had not met you. You filled me with a wild desire to know ...

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