Literary notes about Introduce (AI summary)
In literature, "introduce" serves a multifaceted role that extends far beyond its common conversational use. It is often employed to initiate social interaction, such as presenting one character to another in formal or casual settings—as seen when a character graciously presents Mr. Mellersh-Wilkins [1] or when a lady is introduced to society [2, 3]. At times, the term indicates the commencement of more abstract ideas or thematic shifts; authors use it to signal a digression or the unveiling of a pivotal concept, such as in a scientific discourse [4] or a discussion of reforms and innovations [5]. Moreover, "introduce" functions as a narrative tool that bridges ideas and contexts, whether establishing relationships among characters [6, 7] or marking the entry of a new argument or perspective into the text [8, 9].
- "Do let me," she said gracefully, "introduce Mr. Mellersh-Wilkins.
— from The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim - “Then, my dear, you may have the advantage of your friend, and introduce Mr. Bingley to her .”
— from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - But no; first let me introduce you to the staff.”
— from Martin Eden by Jack London - I must here introduce a short digression.
— from The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin - Some governors have realized this truth, and, impelled by their patriotism, have been trying to introduce needed reforms in order to forestall events.
— from The Philippines a Century Hence by José Rizal - He has already copied your neckties, and has begged me to introduce him to you.
— from The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde - I beg to introduce you to my younger sister, my mother has gone to bed.”
— from The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Complete by Giacomo Casanova - This I mention only to show how necessary distinct names are to numbering, without pretending to introduce new ones of my invention.
— from An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding, Volume 1 by John Locke - Synthesis is not a natural but only a dialectical condition of pregnant experience; it does not introduce such experience but constitutes it.
— from The Life of Reason: The Phases of Human Progress by George Santayana
