![]() ![]() His friends, realizing what has happened, burst into the schoolroom to discover Gray dead next to the portrait, his deformed body now reflecting his sins in physical form. He stabs the portrait in the heart, seeking to end the spell, but cries out as if he has also been stabbed. After sending Gladys a letter breaking their engagement, Gray confronts his portrait and sees a subtle improvement. Gray despairs at his impact on others and realises he can spare Gladys from misfortune by leaving her. ![]() ![]() James Vane, Sibyl's brother, follows Gray to his country estate to achieve revenge for Sibyl's death and is shot by accident during a hunting party. Gray starts a romance with Hallward's niece, Gladys. Campbell, distraught at his role in destroying Hallward's corpse, commits suicide. When Hallward sees his painting, Gray murders his friend and seals his body in the school room next to the portrait, then blackmails his friend, Allen Campbell, to dispose of Hallward's body. Over the years, the portrait of the young, handsome, Dorian Gray has warped into a hideous, demon-like creature reflecting his many sins. The portrait has remained locked away, with Gray holding the only key. London society is awestruck at his unchanging appearance. Years later, Dorian is 40 but still looks 22. ![]()
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