Literary notes about forward (AI summary)
In literature, forward serves as a versatile term that can denote both literal and metaphorical motion. It often marks a physical movement—such as when a character steps or leans ahead ([1], [2], [3])—but it can also suggest an advance in time or progression in thought, as when anticipation of the future or a decisive change is highlighted ([4], [5], [6]). The word can emphasize dynamic action, whether it’s the thrust of a charge in battle ([7]), a deliberate push toward understanding ([8]), or even the nuanced shift in perspective that drives character development ([9]). This layered usage enhances the narrative by imbuing scenes with both spatial direction and conceptual momentum.
- The German came forward and shook hands.
— from The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie - She moved a step forward in the darkness.
— from The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale by Joseph Conrad - Julius leaned forward, and in doing so the light from the open door lit up his face.
— from The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie - The man who regards his past is a man who deserves to have no future to look forward to.
— from Intentions by Oscar Wilde - During the whole journey there was nothing to which Mozart looked forward with such joy as once more seeing his beloved Madlle.
— from The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Volume 01 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Progress lies in moving forward from the given situation, and satisfying as well as may be the interests that exist.
— from The Life of Reason: The Phases of Human Progress by George Santayana - The heroes of liberty march forward in a solid column.
— from The Art of Public Speaking by Dale Carnegie and J. Berg Esenwein - Something urged him forward; something drew him on.
— from Les Misérables by Victor Hugo - But Adam had no sooner caught his imagination leaping forward in this way—making arrangements for an uncertain future—than he checked himself.
— from Adam Bede by George Eliot
