Literary notes about eagerness (AI summary)
The word “eagerness” is used in literature to evoke a spectrum of emotions—from the fervent anticipation of a burning desire to an almost reckless, unbridled impulse. In some works it expresses a passionate, consuming energy that compels characters forward ([1], [2]), while in others it signals a measured, even cautious readiness to embrace new experiences ([3]). At times, it carries a dual nature: an enthusiasm so intense it might verge on imprudence or, conversely, a restrained zeal that underscores both determination and vulnerability ([4], [5], [6]). This multifaceted usage enhances character depth, underscoring pivotal moments where human emotion and ambition collide.
- she said, with an eagerness that seemed enough to consume her like a fire.
— from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens - My eagerness seemed to amuse—perhaps, I might rather say, to please him.
— from The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins - But, with all her eagerness and intelligence, learning to speak taxed her powers to the utmost.
— from The Story of My Life by Helen Keller - He advanced to meet me with the utmost eagerness.
— from The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins - All tense and trembling with eagerness and desire, he mastered his instinct and stood still.
— from White Fang by Jack London - It was curious to see his mingled eagerness and reluctance to speak of Kurtz.
— from Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
