PODG 2 - 11/19

Lord Henry indulges in influencing the minds of his friends and acquaintances. While talking to the people attending Aunt Agatha's dinner, Henry reveals his love for attention and his ability to attract the minds of anyone. The scene is described as "[Henry] felt that the eyes of Dorian Gray were fixed on him, and the consciousness that amongst his audience there was one whose temperament he wished to fascinate seemed to give his wit keenness and to lend colour to his imagination" (31). Henry is able to capture the minds of those he speaks to. His flamboyant speech, full of half-truths and 'dangerous' comments intrigues people which allows him to plan ideas into their heads. Henry's wife speaks about her husband saying, "I always hear Harry’s views from his friends" (33). Henry's ideals clearly rub off on his friends. He has the ability to influence anyone with his bold personality.