Literary notes about Trial (AI summary)
The term “trial” in literature is employed with a breadth of meaning that ranges from literal judicial proceedings to metaphorical tests of character and resolve. In legal narratives, it denotes formal processes where verdicts are pronounced and justice is pursued ([1], [2], [3]), while in more allegorical contexts it often represents the formidable challenges or ordeals that characters must endure, as seen in depictions of personal suffering or spiritual purification ([4], [5], [6]). The word is also used to describe contests of skill or daring adventures, underlining the competitive nature of physical or mental challenges ([7], [8], [9]). Even in classical texts, it serves as a crucial pivot around which narrative tension and moral inquiry revolve, evident in its appearances in works by Homer and Shakespeare ([9], [10]).
- " The next day Judge Selden argued the motion for a new trial on seven exceptions, but this was denied by Judge Hunt.
— from The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) by Ida Husted Harper - “At his trial the murderer obstinately denied his guilt.
— from Project Gutenberg Compilation of Short Stories by Chekhov by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov - No Mason can be deprived of his masonic rights, except after a trial, with the opportunity of defense, and a verdict of his peers.
— from The Principles of Masonic Law by Albert Gallatin Mackey - The reward prepared for the saints after they have endured the trial of this life.
— from The City of God, Volume II by Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine - Will poor folks lie, That have afflictions on them, knowing 'tis A punishment or trial?
— from The Complete Works of William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare - the supreme trial, let us say rather, the only trial, is the loss of the beloved being.
— from Les Misérables by Victor Hugo - I fix the time for this trial of skill on this day seven-night; assure thyself that I’ll claw thee off like a devil.
— from Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais - Oh! ‘twas a pretty trial, a sweet trial, a dainty trial.
— from Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais - Let us warm the bow and grease it—we will then make trial of it again, and bring the contest to an end.
— from The Odyssey by Homer - I leave him to your gracious acceptance, whose trial shall better publish his commendation.' DUKE.
— from The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare