The opening paragraphs best establish which of Oscar Wilde's values: O There is no such thing as a moral or immoral book
O Beauty has value
The role of the working class
All art is quite useless

Beauty has value

Explanation:

According to Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, story is narrated about Dorian Gray and his vanity after he's painted in oil by Basil Hallward who is infatuated by Dorian. Because of the popularity of the painting, Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton who believes that the only things worth pursuing in life are beauty and sensual pleasures. Dorian sells his soul to remain forever young and pursue a life of immorality while his portrait records every sin.

The opening paragraphs best establish Oscar Wilde's values that BEAUTY HAS VALUE.

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evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

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