Literary notes about delegate (AI summary)
In literature, "delegate" functions as a multifaceted term denoting both an appointed representative and the act of conferring authority. It appears in contexts ranging from formal political discourse to mythological symbolism—for instance, a delegate is shown asserting order and rights in governmental assemblies ([1], [2]), while epic narratives imbue the term with grandeur, as seen when a mythic figure is described as Neptune’s ambassador ([3]). The word also embodies the process of transferring responsibilities, reflecting a broader theme of distributed power and accountability in varied social and institutional settings ([4], [5]). Whether as a symbol of political legitimacy or as a marker of personal duty and representation, "delegate" carries with it a rich, layered significance throughout literary works ([6], [7]).
- A Delegate : "Mr. President, I rise to a point of order."
— from History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I - Captain Wanchope, R. N., delegate from Carlisle: I entreat the ladies not to push this question too far.
— from History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I - I boast; Proteus, a name tremendous o'er the main, The delegate of Neptune's watery reign.
— from The Odyssey by Homer - Afterwards, they universally found it convenient to delegate it to some substitute, bailiff, or judge.
— from An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith - The best men are often obliged to delegate their authority.
— from Les Misérables by Victor Hugo - I've been appointed a delegate to the W.F.M.S. convention in Kingsport and I'm going.
— from Anne's House of Dreams by L. M. Montgomery - She was the first woman to take her place in the State Medical Association as a regularly admitted delegate.
— from History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I
