Dorian Gray becomes a monster because of the negative philosophical teachings of Lord Henry and because “Lord Henry had tempted him with the false belief that he could be the master of his own sins; in reality, the reverse turns out to be true” (Buma 5). Lord Henry is initially the most monstrous being; however, through Lord Henry, Dorian Gray becomes even more of a monster than Lord Henry. For instance, in a relationship both parties should have and show equal amounts of love and affection towards the other party. However, Dorian looks at Sybil as an item, for he uses her while she is perfect in his opinion, but when she loses her ability to act because of her overwhelming love expressed towards Dorian, Dorian ends the relationship because he selfishly was only looking after himself. As a result of his cruel behavior, Sybil commits suicide. Sybil’s suicide is not a suicide at all, for Dorian, with his cruel words, forced Sybil into such a depressed state to which she had to kill herself. Dorian was clearly acting in his own self-interest and not even taking into account the feelings of his fiancé. After she has died, Dorian selfishly tries to feel sorry for what he did, and not because he actually feels sorry, but because he wants his painting to look youthful once more. Likewise, his portrait always takes first priority in his thoughts which
Dorian Gray becomes a monster because of the negative philosophical teachings of Lord Henry and because “Lord Henry had tempted him with the false belief that he could be the master of his own sins; in reality, the reverse turns out to be true” (Buma 5). Lord Henry is initially the most monstrous being; however, through Lord Henry, Dorian Gray becomes even more of a monster than Lord Henry. For instance, in a relationship both parties should have and show equal amounts of love and affection towards the other party. However, Dorian looks at Sybil as an item, for he uses her while she is perfect in his opinion, but when she loses her ability to act because of her overwhelming love expressed towards Dorian, Dorian ends the relationship because he selfishly was only looking after himself. As a result of his cruel behavior, Sybil commits suicide. Sybil’s suicide is not a suicide at all, for Dorian, with his cruel words, forced Sybil into such a depressed state to which she had to kill herself. Dorian was clearly acting in his own self-interest and not even taking into account the feelings of his fiancé. After she has died, Dorian selfishly tries to feel sorry for what he did, and not because he actually feels sorry, but because he wants his painting to look youthful once more. Likewise, his portrait always takes first priority in his thoughts which