In the Victorian era, where vanity was the main attraction, Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray gave an idea of ​​the true horrors that came from this sinful nature. Wilde was a very controversial figure and intended to stir the pot when he wrote this controversial story. He believed that literature was not only intended for the imagination, but also for the moral mind. In The Picture of Dorian Gray he describes the importance of becoming a well-rounded individual and also explains himself. In one of his many letters he states: "Basil Hallward is what I think I am: Lord Henry what the world thinks of me: Dorian what I would like to be - in other ages, perhaps." He was a man before his time and exposed the reality that every person is a sinner, including himself. Wilde used the world around him to portray the distorted vision of the Victorian era that he had come to know. (Shuman 1-2) This wonderful story takes place in the glorious setting of London, England, where we are immediately introduced to Basil Hallward and Dorian Gray. Basil, an amateur artist, is stunned by Dorian's appearance and is forced to paint him; continually attempts to protect him from the dangers of negative influences such as Lord Henry Wotton. Although Basil and Lord Henry are a pair of privileged friends, Basil refuses to allow him to meet Dorian. Thankfully, Lord Henry first meets Dorian as he eloquently plays the piano and is immediately intrigued by his youthful innocence. Dorian, as a naive young man that he is, listens to all of Lord Henry's "quality" advice and from then on begins to transform. Dorian Gray had only returned to London because of the death of his uncle, Lord Kelso, who had left him everything. his wealth.......middle of paper......liver Park. Perf. Ben Barnes and Colin Firth. Prescience, 2009. DVD. Fellner, Richard L. “Forever Young? Dorian Gray Syndrome.” Pattaya Post. Pattaya Mail Media Group, September 9, 2011. Web.Mustafa, Jamil M. "Literary Contexts in Novels: Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray." Literary Contexts in Novels: Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray" (2006 ): 1. Literary Reference Center, Baird R. "The Picture of Dorian Gray." 2.Stableford, Brian. "The Picture of Dorian Gray." Cyclopedia Of Library Places (2003): 1, Literary Reference Center. Wilde, Oscar and Richard Ellmann, 1982.