# The Picture of Dorian Gray — Character guide

> Key figures in The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.

- [Dorian Gray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/dorian_gray.md): A beautiful young man whose portrait ages instead of him, leading to a life of hedonism and moral decay.
- [Lord Henry Wotton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/lord_henry_wotton.md): A cynical aristocrat who influences Dorian with his philosophy of aestheticism and pleasure.
- [Basil Hallward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/basil_hallward.md): The painter who creates Dorian's portrait and becomes obsessed with his subject's beauty.
- [Sibyl Vane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/sibyl_vane.md): A young actress who falls in love with Dorian and later dies by suicide after he rejects her.
- [James Vane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/james_vane.md): Sibyl's protective brother who vows revenge on Dorian for causing her death.
- [Alan Campbell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/alan_campbell.md): A chemist and former friend of Dorian who is forced to dispose of Basil's body.
- [Lady Narborough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/lady_narborough.md): A society hostess who entertains Dorian and Lord Henry at dinner parties.
- [Victor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/victor.md): Dorian's loyal and discreet servant who manages his household.
- [Mr. Erskine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/mr_erskine.md): A friend of Lord Henry who discusses art and morality with the group.
- [Lady Henry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/lady_henry.md): Lord Henry's wife, who appears briefly in social scenes.
- [Mrs. Vane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/mrs_vane.md): Sibyl and James's mother, a faded actress living in poverty.
- [Prince Charming](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/prince_charming.md): Sibyl's pet name for Dorian, used in her romantic fantasies.
- [Lady Brandon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/lady_brandon.md): A society hostess who introduces Dorian to London high society.
- [Mr. Isaacs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/mr_isaacs.md): The manager of the theater where Sibyl performs.
- [Hetty Merton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/hetty_merton.md): A young country girl whom Dorian briefly courts before abandoning.
- [Sir Geoffrey Clouston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/geoffrey_clouston.md): A hunting party guest who accidentally shoots James Vane.
- [Lady Agatha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/lady_agatha.md): A society matron who hosts charitable events and social gatherings.
- [Sir Thomas Burdon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/sir_thomas_burdon.md): A radical politician who debates Lord Henry at dinner.
- [Lord Fermor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/lord_fermor.md): Lord Henry's uncle who tells him about Dorian's family history.
- [Adrian Singleton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/adrian_singleton.md): A dissipated young man who frequents opium dens with Dorian.
- [Gladys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/gladys.md): A young woman at a country house party who flirts with Dorian.
- [Mr. Hubbard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/mr_hubbard.md): A frame-maker who delivers the portrait to Dorian's home.
- [Uncle George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/uncle_george.md): Dorian's uncle who manages his estate and advises him early on.
- [Lord Kelso](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/kelso.md): Dorian's cruel grandfather who raised him after his parents' deaths.
- [Duchess of Monmouth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/duchess_of_monmouth.md): A beautiful society woman who becomes fascinated with Dorian.
- [Lady Ruxton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/lady_ruxton.md): A society figure mentioned in gossip about Dorian's scandals.
- [Lady Margaret Devereux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/lady_margaret_devereux.md): Dorian's mother, who died young after a forbidden marriage.
- [Francis Osborne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/francis_osborne.md): A friend of Lord Henry who appears in social conversation.
- [Lord Staveley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/lord_staveley.md): A guest at Lady Narborough's dinner party.
- [Lady Gwendolen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/lady_gwendolen.md): A society woman mentioned in passing at social events.
- [Mrs. Leaf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/mrs_leaf.md): Dorian's housekeeper who discovers the locked room.
- [Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_se/characters/parker.md): A servant who admits guests to Dorian's home.

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