Dorian is a character from the novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray," written by Oscar Wilde. He is a young man whose beauty captivates those around him. Influenced by the artist Basil Hallward and the hedonistic Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian becomes obsessed with maintaining his youth and beauty at any cost. As Dorian wishes that his portrait would age instead of him, he embarks on a life of indulgence and moral decay. His actions lead to tragic consequences, as the portrait reflects the corruption of his soul, while he remains outwardly unchanged.