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: Lord Henry is depicted as a master manipulator who "poisons" Dorian's mind with hedonistic ideals.

: Critics often note that Dorian’s obsession with his image mirrors today's "selfie" and social media culture. Viewer Resources The Picture of Dorian Gray 2009 ~ Lost in Adaptation Dorian_Gray_2009.mp4

The film explores the same philosophical questions as Wilde's novel but through a more modern, visceral lens: : Lord Henry is depicted as a master

: Unlike the novel, the film's climax involves a physical confrontation between Dorian and Lord Henry, culminating in a house fire. Core Themes visceral lens: : Unlike the novel