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The Picture of Dorian Gray · Character
Lady Gwendolen
A society woman mentioned in passing at social events.
minor
First appearance: ix
Lady Gwendolen first appears in 0010 ix.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because Dorian experiences a rare moment of genuine self-awareness and lon…
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