The Picture of Dorian Gray · Character
Adrian Singleton
A dissipated young man who frequents opium dens with Dorian.
minor
Also known as Adrian
First appearance: xv
Adrian Singleton shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned by Basil as one of the young men whose ruin is linked to Dorian.
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In XII: Mentioned by Basil as one of the young men whose ruin is linked to Dorian. Later, in XIV: Mentioned as the giver of the book…
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- Other
Character groups
- Background society figures
- Dorian's social circle
- Protagonist
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See Adrian Singleton in xv