Literary notes about disaffection (AI summary)
The term "disaffection" has been employed by writers across time to encapsulate a sense of inner unrest and distancing from established authority or loyalty. In revolutionary rhetoric, for example, Jefferson used the word to suggest that even seemingly compliant communities might harbor deep-seated dissent ([1]). This notion appears again in descriptions of rising unease evident among individuals or groups ([2], [3], [4]), where soft conversations and secretive whispers signal an underlying discontent. Meanwhile, classical texts such as Strabo’s treat disaffection as a catalyst for treachery born from shifting allegiances ([5]), and Rizal warns of the potential for youthful discontent to eventually transform into overt resistance ([6]). Even in settings marked by public celebration, as narrated by Scott, the sublimated sentiments of disaffection can resonate beneath the surface, hinting at a latent challenge to the prevailing order ([7]).