The Picture of Dorian Gray - Chapter 10
An innocent encounter with the aged housekeeper, Mrs. Leaf, allows an old school room to become the soon-to-be crypt for Dorian’s hideous painted self. Yet, this room, lost in the labyrinth of time, also resurrects the ghosts of his unsavoury past - an interesting juxtaposition which allows the reader to grasp the dichotomy of Dorian’s existence. Mellow undertones of remorse emanate from Dorian as he regards his past love for Basil, his struggles against the clutches of Lord Henry's influenc...