Literary notes about Encouraged (AI summary)
In literature, the term "encouraged" is used to signify a spark of motivation or support that propels individuals or groups toward action. It can denote intimate personal boosts—a character’s hope being rekindled by music ([1]) or the provision of a humble shelter inviting one to come closer ([2])—as well as larger social and political dynamics, such as a religious institution’s role in spurring conquest ([3]) or the reinforcement of economic practices to benefit the powerful ([4]). Authors wield the word to illustrate both the subtleties of personal influence and the broader frameworks that shape societal behavior, making "encouraged" a versatile and evocative device in narrative and historical discourse.
- On the whole, I still built my hopes upon the general effect of the music alone, the great promise of which at the rehearsals greatly encouraged me.
— from My Life — Volume 1 by Richard Wagner - This he gave me, and indeed encouraged me to come into the house itself, giving me a corner where I might sleep, without being in anybody's way.
— from The Arabian Nights Entertainments by Andrew Lang - The Spaniards were devotedly religious, and the Church encouraged conquest, that missionary work might be extended.
— from A History of the Philippines by David P. Barrows - It is the industry which is carried on for the benefit of the rich and the powerful, that is principally encouraged by our mercantile system.
— from An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
