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Literary notes about Enter (AI summary)

In literature, the word "enter" functions both as a literal instruction and a rich metaphorical device, reflecting the fluid movement between spaces, states, or conditions. In dramatic texts, it frequently serves as a stage direction to introduce characters—consider Shakespeare’s succinct calls such as “Enter Edgar” ([1]) or “Enter Romeo” ([2]), which signal shifts in action and mood. Meanwhile, in narrative and philosophical texts, "enter" conveys transitions into new realms or ideas, as seen when a character claims a right to "enter Paradise" ([3]) or when abstract concepts are said to "enter into the memory" ([4]). Even in non-dramatic contexts, the term is used to denote physical movement into a space—be it a gate leading into a palace ([5]), the act of logging into a system ([6]), or instructions guiding social behavior ([7]). Overall, "enter" serves as a versatile tool in literature to guide both the audience’s understanding of spatial movement and the symbolic journey from one state of existence to another.
  1. Enter Edgar .
    — from The Tragedy of King Lear by William Shakespeare
  2. Enter Romeo .
    — from The Complete Works of William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare
  3. I have no sins now, I am holy, I have the right to enter Paradise!
    — from Project Gutenberg Compilation of Short Stories by Chekhov by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
  4. The way was thus opened for the written symbol to enter into relation with oral speech, which is also a form of symbolism.
    — from Introduction to the Science of Sociology by E. W. Burgess and Robert Ezra Park
  5. Well then, yes, I will kick open the door of this Palace, and I will enter with you, History!
    — from The History of a Crime by Victor Hugo
  6. I entered call semaforum.newscr.t at the ZCOMM command line, hit the Enter key, and off it went.
    — from The Online World by Odd De Presno
  7. [A] At a funeral, enter the church quietly, and, unless you belong to the mourners, wait until they leave the church before you rise from your seat.
    — from The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness by Florence Hartley

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