Literary notes about fearless (AI summary)
In literature, the word fearless is employed to evoke a striking image of courage that transcends mere physical bravery. It is often used to depict warriors and heroes who confront danger without hesitation, exemplified by figures like Tyr in mythic battles [1] and Beowulf in his youthful boasts [2]. At the same time, authors extend the term to characterize individuals who display an unyielding spirit in the face of both physical and emotional challenges, whether by defying societal pressures [3] or embracing personal transformation with unguarded determination [4]. This layered usage underlines the timeless appeal of a valor that is as much about inner resolve as it is about battle prowess.
- Like Ares, Tyr was noisy and courageous; he delighted in the din of battle, and was fearless at all times.
— from Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas by H. A. Guerber - Beowulf spake then, Boast-words uttered—the latest occasion: He boasts of his youthful prowess, and declares himself still fearless.
— from Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem - Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.
— from Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley - In her arms he felt that he had suddenly become strong and fearless and sure of himself.
— from A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce
