The Picture of Dorian Gray
Why does Dorian decide to show basil his portrait? What happens when dorian shows the portrait?
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Dorian shows Basil the portrait in order to show him the true state of his soul. Basil's response is one of horror, after which, Dorian quickly stabs him to death.
The Picture of Dorian Gray