In the context of the characters Dorian Gray from Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and Dr. Faustus from Christopher Marlowe's 'Doctor Faustus', both characters exhibit a profound rejection of reality and the moral implications of their actions. They both seek to transcend the limitations of humanity through their respective pursuits of pleasure and knowledge. However, it is important to note that while both characters face dire consequences for their actions, only Faustus explicitly contemplates suicide as a means of escape from his fate. Dorian, on the other hand, does not commit suicide; instead, he ultimately faces the consequences of his hedonistic lifestyle in a different manner. Therefore, the statement that both committed suicide is false, making option IV the correct choice to exclude.