The Picture of Dorian Gray is an 1890 novel by Oscar Wilde that explores the consequences of valuing beauty above all else. Dorian Gray, a ____ young man, has his portrait painted by Basil Hallward. Influenced by Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian wishes that the painting will age while he remains ____. His wish comes true, and over the years, he indulges in sinful pleasures while his portrait becomes increasingly grotesque. After breaking ____ Sibyl Vane’s heart, she commits suicide. Later, Dorian murders Basil when confronted about his corruption. Fearing exposure, he hides from his guilt in opium dens. Sibyl’s brother, James, seeks revenge but is killed in a hunting accident. Eventually, Dorian attempts to change but realizes he remains morally corrupt. In despair, he stabs the portrait, and his servants later find him ____—aged and hideous—while the painting is restored to its original ____.

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