Drumova, Viktoria.
First, the author points out the issue that Wilde believed
that “art carried an inherent value being only worthy
due to its beauty”, more than ethics or morals. (8) In
other words, it is the necessary to be good-looking, as
Dorian is in the book, than be unnoticed by the world.
Second, the author explains that it is better to get out
of standards and be different, be awesome to others.
Drumova explains, “Beauty rules through the whole of
the novel. The society in The Picture of Dorian Gray adores
beauty, putting youth and physical appeal at the top of
the main values.” (7) Also, the author states that,
“Physical appearance was extremely important in the
Victorian era. The one’s dress signaled about occupation
and status in the society.” (7) ”