His love for Dorian Gray changes the way he sees art;
"art is always more abstract than one
thinks and that the painting thus
betrays nothing except form and
color, his emotional investment in
Dorian remains constant"
he fears that he has put too much of himself into the work.
"Basil’s portrait of Dorian marks a new phase of his career."
idolatry love for Dorian Gray
"betrays too much of himself"
objection to Lord Henry’s injurious influence over Dorian and
defending Dorian even after their relationship has clearly dissolved.
his concern for the safety and salvation of Dorian’s soul.