still crazy after all these years

    At the reunion of Basil and Dorian, Basil makes it very clear that he disapproves of Dorian ways stating his name,"implicated in the most terrible confession I'd ever read."  Basil's description of Dorian's sins is noticeably vague, giving few clues as to what exactly Dorian has been doing. This ambiguity allows the readers to both imagine the worst possible outcome the way Basil does and gives leeway for a timeless reaction. While social taboos vary throughout the times, Dorian's misconduct stays relevant in the minds of the readers. If the audience and characters are uncertain of Dorian's past sins, they have little perception of his future actions especially Basil's spontaneous murder. In the time that has lapsed between chapters, Dorian has undoubtedly been reinvented as the villain of the story.