Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Victorian Blog #1: Relationship: Dorian Gray and Lord Henry
The relationship between Dorian Gray and Lord Henry is very significant to theplot of the story. It is the reason that the real story began in the first place. It is Henry who inspires Dorian to wish for the switch with the picture. Throughout the story, Dorian is controlled by the opinions of Lord Henry. Even his decision about sibyl Vane can be attributed to one of Henry's opinions. This relationship is very important to the story because it is influencing Dorian act in a way that he would not have acted before. This relationship is also important because, i believe, it will soon be the cause downfall.
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I agree with your post because Lord Henry even said that Dorian Gray "was a subject made to his hand" (58). In other words, Lord Henry is using Dorian as an experiment. All he wishes to do is force Dorian to do everything he says as if he is a slave. Dorian, on the other hand, views Lord Henry as a mentor/teacher. Meeting him changes his life, which is why he is becoming a mini-Lord Henry. :D
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I agree with you too. Lord Henry is a very influential person and from the very first time Dorian meets Lord Henry, his view on life already changed. From then on, Lord Henry has become a mentor to Dorian, just like what Sonya has said. But you can also say that he has become a part of Dorian. Lord Henry has also taken interest in Dorian from the very beginning. I can't wait to see how their relationship develops and see if Lord Henry will really cause Dorian's downfall just like what you said.
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