"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a philosophical novel, written by writer and playwright Oscar Wilde. It portrays the superficial nature of society, and the supremacy of youth and beauty. Furthermore, it discusses the purpose of art and aestheticism. One of the theme of the novels, frequently discussed by the characters of the book itself, is influence and its consequences. As Lord Henry says early on in the novel, "All influence is immoral." (Wilde 20). The novel depicts influence as something ... beauty is the most important quality in a person, Lord Henry still indirectly tells Dorian not t...

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