The Picture of Dorian Gray: A Tale of Beauty and Ruin
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
Basil's Demise
On the eve of Dorian Gray's thirty-eighth birthday, he encountered his friend Basil Hallward, who was about to depart for Paris. Basil, concerned about the rumors surrounding Dorian's reputation, expressed his desire to see Dorian's soul. Dorian reluctantly revealed his portrait to Basil. In a fit of rage, Dorian stabbed Basil to death.
The Aftermath of Murder
The following morning, Dorian enlisted the help of Alan Campbell, an old friend, to dispose of Basil's body. Initially reluctant, Alan eventually agreed after Dorian presented him with an incriminating document. Together, they concealed the evidence of the crime.
A Chance Encounter
Seeking solace in opium, Dorian ventured into a den where he encountered a sailor named James Vane, the brother of Sybil Vane, a woman Dorian had wronged years ago. A woman recognized Dorian as "Prince Charming," attracting James's attention. James confronted Dorian, threatening him with a gun. Dorian managed to convince James that he was not the man he sought, due to his youthful appearance, and James released him. Later, the woman informed James of Dorian's true identity.
A Haunting Presence
A week later, while hosting a gathering at his country estate, Dorian was startled by the sight of James Vane. Days later, during a shooting party, a scream echoed through the woods. James Vane was found dead.
The Weight of Sin
Lord Henry Wotton and Dorian discussed Alan Campbell's suicide and Basil's disappearance. Lord Henry revealed that newspapers had reported Basil's murder. Dorian, consumed by guilt and obsessed with his unchanging beauty, confronted his portrait. In a desperate attempt to destroy the evidence of his sins, he stabbed the portrait. Ironically, Dorian himself withered and died, while the portrait reverted to its original pristine state.