Literary notes about Jump (AI summary)
The term "jump" in literature serves as a dynamic tool, oscillating between literal movement and metaphorical leaps of emotion or action. In some works, it describes a physical act—whether it is overcoming a small barrier, as when a character casually refers to a brook that must be jumped over [1], or executing a daring vault over a castle wall [2]. In other narratives, "jump" vividly captures spontaneous reactions and sudden shifts in mood; for instance, it conveys the vigor of a joyous outburst [3] or the startled, urgent rise from one’s seat in response to danger [4, 5, 6]. Additionally, authors often use the word to suggest an impulsive or humorous change in circumstances, enriching their storytelling with both energy and symbolism [7, 8].
- The Horse, who had put his head out of the window, quietly drew it in and said, ‘It’s only a brook we have to jump over.’
— from Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll - He then ran to the stables and mounted his favourite charger, and with one blow of the whip made him jump over the wall of the castle.
— from Demonology and Devil-lore by Moncure Daniel Conway - I just jump for joy when I'm crossin' th' moor."
— from The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett - Then suddenly he heard a cry, a new cry, which made Shatov start and jump up from his knees, the cry of a baby, a weak discordant cry.
— from The possessed : by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - I lose my temper, crimson, jump up from my seat and cry: "Be quiet, won't you?
— from The Bet, and other stories by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov - But you must jump when he gives an order.
— from Moby Dick; Or, The Whale by Herman Melville - " An idea whisked through Anne's brain with a suddenness that made her jump.
— from Anne's House of Dreams by L. M. Montgomery - Better break the windows and jump into the open air!
— from Thus Spake Zarathustra: A Book for All and None by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
