#silly commentary

The picture, changed or unchanged, would be to him the visible emblem of conscience. He would resist temptation. He would not see Lord Henry any more—would not, at any rate, listen to those subtle poisonous theories that in Basil Hallward’s garden had first stirred within him the passion for impossible things. He would go back to Sibyl Vane, make her amends, marry her, try to love her again. Yes, it was his duty to do so. She must have suffered more than he had. Poor child! He had been selfish and cruel to her. The fascination that she had exercised over him would return. They would be happy together.

I love the element of magic which makes Dorian see a crease of cruelty in the painting that basil made for him. The way classics portray magic is so ambiguous, it almost seems real. I'm not gonna have a definite opinion on it yet tho

Man, Dorian has become a narcissist. Lord henry is growing kinda annoying with his unsolicited opinions and critiques. Basil is still closeted and that's okay but he's too timid in voicing out against Henry