ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -For Dorian Gray, beauty is the end goal of his life, a goal that he claims he would give anything, even his soul, for. This is a high price, a price that Dorian eventually pays.

Detailed explanation-2: -Youth and beauty are the finest of all treasures, and they should be cherished and guarded because they so quickly fade. In fact, he asserts, “There is absolutely nothing in the world but youth.” Dorian is frightened but stirred by Lord Henry’s speech.

Detailed explanation-3: -I shall grow old, and horrible, and dreadful. But this picture will remain always young. It will never be older than this particular day of June…. If it were only the other way!

Detailed explanation-4: -Dorian goes to see if the portrait has improved because of his honourable act, but he sees rather that it has acquired a look of cunning. He decides to destroy the portrait and stabs it with a knife.