Literary notes about Forehead (AI summary)
In literature, the forehead is far more than a mere anatomical feature; it serves as a versatile symbol and narrative device. Authors employ it to evoke emotion and reveal inner states, whether through a tender rub in puzzlement ([1]) or the anxieties marked by beads of sweat and trembling gestures ([2], [3]). At times, the forehead bears marks of shame or destiny—a scar that must be borne until Judgment Day ([4]) or a divine symbol like a star that hints at otherworldly qualities ([5]). In gentler moments, a kiss on the forehead expresses warmth and affection, underscoring human tenderness ([6], [7]). Even in mere physical description, details such as a broad, low forehead can subtly suggest wisdom or weariness ([8]), demonstrating that this small part of the body can carry a wealth of meaning and emotion in the literary imagination.
- " She rubbed her forehead with her little brown paw, and a puzzled, tender look came into her face.
— from A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett - He could feel the cold sweat form on his forehead.
— from The Lani People by Jesse F. Bone - I flung myself into the chair again, and pressed my hands on my forehead.
— from The island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells - I must bear this mark of shame upon my forehead until the Judgment Day.”
— from Dracula by Bram Stoker - He was lying on a golden bed, and beside him was standing a beautiful woman with a star on her forehead and a moon on her throat.
— from Filipino Popular Tales - Ivan Petrovitch muttered tenderly, and he kissed her on the forehead.
— from The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov - she earnestly repeated, pressing her darling to her side and kissing his forehead with intense affection.
— from The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë - His forehead was broad and low.
— from The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven Edition by Edgar Allan Poe
