The Picture of Dorian Gray - Chapter 20

In this gripping chapter, the protagonist grapples with his evolving identity, reflecting on past glories and lost innocence. The stark contrast between his jaded life and the purity of a young girl lingers in his mind. As vanity takes center stage, Dorian faces the dire consequences of his obsession with youth. His haunting attempt to obliterate the portrait—an emblem of his moral decay—leads to a tragic and sobering revelation about the depths of his true self.