Vane, its theme of the importance of youth stood out as one of many universal reference points that can be linked to any moment in time. Specifically during this Victorian period, the importance of youth became about many things instead of life. According to some, youth became a symbol of wealth, happiness and aristocracy. Conversely, through the expression of some characters, such as Dorian Gray, the importance of youth causes an overwhelming emotion towards the thought of aging as it provides him with a fear and a portrait to keep secret. Through Lord Henry, the importance of youth became something that inspired Dorian Gray, but it became a dangerous passion that led Gray to conversions and absurd advice. To summarize, Mrs. Vane shows a sense for the importance of youth as for every encounter she had with Sibyl, she overlooked all of her daughter's verbal complaints and only responded with remarks made about wanting to be part of the high society of the 'aristocracy, being extremely lucky or, above all, keeping every external part of her as young as she once was. To conclude, Oscar Wilde's lifestyle was young, rich and reckless while creating his characters. However, without youth, there would be nothing but “a pain