There are three major events or conflicts in the book, which contribute to the overall plot of the book. The three being Sibyl's death along with Dorian's lack of sympathy, the changing of the portrait and lastly the fast foreword of the book by 18 years.
<Tab/>In the beginning of chapter nine Basil had entered Dorian's home hoping to console Dorian due to the suicide of Sibyl Vane. Dorian took the situation very lightly and treated it as just another chapter of his life. He sees the death as being an artistic expression, which I think is absurd. "And besides, my dear old B…
