Dorian Gray

Onomastic category: Anthroponym Original source: Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890) Associated with: eternal youth, greed, vanity, moral corruption, immorality Historical background: The novel follows a young man named Dorian Gray, whose portrait ages and reflects the consequences of his immoral actions while his physical appearance remains youthful and beautiful. Influenced by Lord Henry Wotton's philosophy of pleasure and beauty, Dorian becomes increasingly obsessed with maintaining his appearance and satisfying his desires. As his actions become more destructive, the portrait reflects his moral deterioration. Figuratively describes a person that preserves an attractive or youthful external appearance while hiding internal deterioration Real life expressions: "It has been years and he hasn't changed a bit! He is a real Dorian Gray" "A Dorian Gray complex" Interesting fact: "The Substance" movie was inspired by the morals of that story about beauty standards and desire for youth