Lord Alfred Douglas
Oscar Wilde's close friend, whose relationship contributes to Wilde's downfall.
Core Belief
"The pursuit of personal pleasure and the importance of social status. He is dismissive of those he considers beneath him and expects others to cater to his whims."
Worldview
He sees the world as a playground for the wealthy and privileged, where rules and responsibilities are secondary to personal gratification. He is blind to the consequences of his actions and often blames others for his own mistakes.
Personality
Imperious, selfish, and volatile, with a strong sense of entitlement and a tendency towards extravagant behavior. He is portrayed as both charming and destructive, driving Wilde towards ruin while also inspiring his affection.
In Their Own Words
"He says he does not understand me, that he does not understand that I do not wish everyone ill, and that everyone has been horrid to me."
"He cannot understand me any more. But I keep on telling him that in every letter: we cannot follow the same road. He has his and it is beautiful--I have mine."
"Prison has completely changed me. I was relying on it for that--Douglas is terrible. He cannot understand that--cannot understand that I am not taking up the same existence again. He accuses the others of having changed me."
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