The Picture of Dorian Gray

Hellenic Ideal

Examination of the world to understand foundation of things

Hedonism

family of philosophical views putting pleasure as a chief component of life.

clematis

clematis flower symbolize the beauty of ingenuity or the trait of artifice

convolvulous

a type of a flower

quiver

shaking, trembling

stacatto

order of notes (referred to instrument notes)

indolence

avoidance of activity or exertion

lucrative

producing a great deal of profit

Dorian

links to ancient Greek Culture, which Lord Henry upholds as a high point of human civilization

Double meaning - etymologically linked to “gold” and “golden”, like his appearance.