The Picture of Dorian Gray · Character
Prince Charming
Sibyl's pet name for Dorian, used in her romantic fantasies.
minor
First appearance: iv
Prince Charming's tie to Sibyl Vane is one of the pressures that moves The Picture of Dorian Gray—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Sibyl's pet name for Dorian, used to describe him as her wonderful lover.
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With Sibyl Vane (romantic): Prince Charming is the pet name Sibyl gives to Dorian, symbolizing her idealized, romantic view of him before his cruelty. With Sibyl Vane (romantic): Prince Charming is the pet name Sibyl…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Background society figures
- Dorian's social circle
- Protagonist
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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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- Sibyl Vane
romantic · positive
Prince Charming is the pet name Sibyl gives to Dorian, symbolizing her idealized,… How this plays out →
- Sibyl Vane
romantic · positive
Prince Charming is the pet name Sibyl gives to Dorian, symbolizing her idealized,… How this plays out →
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Prince Charming appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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