Chapters 12–13: Dorian decides to become a good
person. He discusses this with Lord Henry, who convinces
him that people cannot change. Later Dorian becomes
angry about the wish he once made and begins to fear for
his soul. He decides he must start a new life and to do
this he must destroy the picture. He stabs the picture and
a terrible crash and scream are heard. The police arrive to
find the dead body of an old and ugly man lying next to a
portrait of the young and beautiful Dorian Gray.