Literary notes about Reflected (AI summary)
The word "reflected" serves a dual purpose in literature, operating both as a literal description of light and images and as a metaphor for inner thought or societal representation. It paints vivid pictures of physical phenomena—such as lantern light dancing on wet pavement [1] or a castle’s silhouette mirrored in a river [2]—while simultaneously conveying moments of introspection where characters deliberate on their feelings or situations, like in musings about fate and guilt [3] or personal security [4]. Moreover, it also captures cultural or emotional imprints, with traits being mirrored in a person’s character [5] or communal attitudes being echoed in public discourse [6]. This layered usage enriches the narrative, blending tangible imagery with abstract reflection.
- The flicker of the lantern danced along, reflected in the wet pavement of the quay.
— from The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim - Its huts, its church with the belfry, its trees, stood out against the gray twilight and were reflected darkly in the smooth surface of the river.
— from Project Gutenberg Compilation of Short Stories by Chekhov by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov - I have reflected, and I cannot, must not be guilty of such a sin.”
— from The three musketeers by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet - It is inconceivable how rich a sentiment of satisfaction arose in my bosom as I reflected upon my absolute security.
— from The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven Edition by Edgar Allan Poe - His mother, of Quaker parentage, was a brilliant, sensitive woman, whose character is reflected in that of her son.
— from English Literature by William J. Long - The preliminary [103] editorials of the city papers reflected their own conservative or progressive tendencies.
— from History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I
