Dorian, representing a very impressionable and changeable population, became so involved with himself that religion was no longer a factor in his life. He let society determine his values ​​and morals, which led to him having none. When he finally tried to repent, it was too late. Just like it will be for humanity. Wilde wrote it to show his disappointment with popular culture through Dorian. He views our consciences as the characters of Lord Henry and Basil. There is a fine line between good and evil, and people's choices alone determine what they want.