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 …showed first 75 words of 655 total…

…showed last 75 words of 655 total…unnoticeable at first. After reading a few pages of the chapter I finally realized that the book had changed the setting of time. I felt that the jump in years was kind of drastic, but I guess the book needed it to explain the events that were to come. For example, the psychological growth of Dorian, while leaving his appearance the same. The everlasting friendship between Lord Henry and Dorian, and the murder of Basil.