The Picture of Dorian Gray Characters list

Basil Hallward

Basil Hallward is an artist who becomes infatuated with the beauty of Dorian Gray and paints a portrait of him, which ultimately leads to his downfall.

Dorian Gray

Dorian Gray is a character in the book The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. He is a young, handsome man who becomes obsessed with his own youth and beauty. After having his portrait painted, he realizes that while he remains young and untouched by time, the portrait ages and shows his true, corrupted self. Dorian continues to pursue pleasure and indulge in immoral behavior, ultimately leading to his downfall.

Lord Henry Wotton

Lord Henry Wotton is a charming and cynical aristocrat who influences the young and innocent Dorian Gray to live a life of hedonism and pleasure, leading to tragic consequences.