Reading Response #2 Dorian's ultimate change

Dorian's ultimate change occurs when he reads Lord Henry's "yellow book." This book, which is about a young Frenchman who indulges in wicked pleasures is what changes Dorian Gray away from his (somewhat) innocent lifestyle. His transformation is shown to be real when he attends dinner with Lord Henry that evening and says, "Is insincerity such a terrible thing? I think not. it is merely a method by which we can multiply our personalities." Although the book is not immoral itself, Dorian allows it to affect his personal doctrine, and he soon begins to pursue exotic pleasures himself. Contrary to Lord Henry, he allows the book to dominate his life and decisions instead of seeing it as a work of art, indifferent to others.