The Tragic Legacy Behind Dorian Gray

Lord Henry investigates Dorian Gray’s background and learns of his mother’s scandalous romance, her husband’s death in a duel, and her early demise. The tragic inheritance fascinates him, making Dorian even more compelling. At lunch, Henry dazzles the guests with his philosophy of pleasure and scorn for conventional morality, tightening his psychological hold as Dorian chooses to follow him.