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Many people influence our lives, shaping the way we act, talk, and even think. People can affect others in many positive ways, however, they can also corrupt the people around them. In the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray , written by Oscar Wilde, the author provides recurring examples of influence to demonstrate that being swayed by external influences is the forfeit of one's individuality which often leads to one's destruction. In the novel, Lord Henry influences Dorian Gray to the point where Dorian loses all respect, dignity, and integrity that he had and eventually leads him to experience his downfall.
Dorian Gray influences over unfortunate youths and leads them to their destruction. Finally, the society has a profound influence over Alan Campbell and Basil and they eventually meet their downfall due to the influence.
Dorian Gray's downfall rests in his willingness to sacrifice himself to Lord Henry's
vision. When Lord Henry first meets Dorian Gray, he notices Dorian......

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