JackMcBryde OP t1_itqhmh8 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Reply to comment by EfficientAd9765 in Dorian Gray by JackMcBryde

I agree, Henry's philosophy is certainly misogynistic and bitter, but I think that is what Wilde wanted. Dorian's decent begins and is fueled by his relationship with Henry.

The qualities of Henry's character suck. But the part his character plays in the novel drives Dorian's character development.

EfficientAd9765 t1_itqk2ga wrote on October 25, 2022 at 4:01 PM

I'm not saying it's bad that he is portrayed the way he is. But the fact that anyone can take him even remotely serious is ridiculous to me.

He is the type of guy to answer a yes-no question with another question, not being able to have a normal conversation to save his life.

The fact that Dorian builds his whole persona around him is aggrevating. He isn't even the only one who praises him for it. I just wish someone would call him out for his shit.