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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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LNLady NarboroughDGDorian GrayBHBasil HallwardLHLord Henry Wot…ASAdrian Singleton

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Background society figures
  • Dorian's social circle
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Adrian Singleton in xv