In terms of the literary part, you might consider Wilde's concern with showing Dorian's thoughts in depth, as well as his exploration of Basil and Lord Henry. While it shows some levels of psychological detail, the novel is also highly symbolic and allegorical; Wilde was no stranger to metaphor.n terms of the literary part, you might consider Wilde's concern with showing Dorian's thoughts in depth, as well as his exploration of Basil and Lord Henry. While it shows some levels of psychological detail, the novel is also highly symbolic and allegorical; Wilde was no stranger to metaphor.
Dictionaries - Easton's Bible Dictionary - Stoics. Stoics [N] [S] a sect of Greek philosophers at Athens, so called from the Greek word stoa i.e., a porch or portico, where they have been called the Pharisees of Greek paganism.. The founder of the Stoics was Zeno, who flourished about B.C. 300.
Seemingly indifferent to or unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive: âstoic resignation in the face of hungerâ ( John F. Kennedy) Stoic Of or relating to the Stoics or their philosophy. Origin of stoic Middle English Stoic a Stoic from Latin StÅicus from Greek StÅikos from stoÄ (poikilÄ) (Painted) Porch, where Zeno taught; see stÄ-in Indo-European roots.