Dorian Gray 12-13

These two chapters highlight the moral degradation of Dorian Gray. Dorian is callous and detached when he meets with Basil at his apartment. There is a major contrast between Basil and Dorian and they seem to be character foils. Basil is very emotional and has immense love for Dorian yet Dorian is completely indifferent. Dorian has become completely obsessed with the portrait that reveals the dark sins and secrets of his soul. As the portrait stays hidden from the world, Dorian is able to avoid having to deal with the guilt and remorse he might feel for the evil deeds that he has comitted. When Basil sees what has become of Dorian's portrait he is absolutely terrified. Basil's reaction to the portrait gives Dorian a glimpse of the monster that he has become. Dorian has devolved into a paranoid, evil and selfish man. Dorian's paranoia and fear leads him to kill Basil. The murder further demonstrates Dorian's complete lack of compassion and malevolence.