The Picture of Dorian Gray, written by Oscar Wilde, describes the lives of numerous upper class citizens of Victorian England through incorporating highly detailed accounts of their beliefs and actions into the text. Such members of the upper class include the title character Dorian Gray, Lord Henry, Lady Narborough, and Gladys the Duchess of Monmouth, all of who fully explain the upper classes standing in the Victorian society. Through his use of countless aphorisms, Lord Henry proves to be the glue that keeps the remaining members of the upper class held together and the voice of Wilde within the text. The members of the upper class appear to live lavishly on the surface through partaking in gatherings; however, their lives are characterized by hidden trouble and desire. Oscar Wilde proves to be critical towards the lives of upper class men though Dorian Gray's struggle to hide his problems...