Literary notes about gust (AI summary)
The word gust functions in literature as a dynamic image that can depict both the physical and emotional forces at work in a scene. It is frequently used to evoke the sudden arrival of wind, which transforms a quiet landscape into a scene of vibrant turbulence, as seen when a gust stirs rye and rustles pines ([1]) or when a violent gust alters the atmosphere entirely ([2]). At the same time, gust conveys abrupt emotional shifts—a burst of anger or a fleeting surge of joy—illustrating moments when feelings, like natural forces, sweep over a character unexpectedly ([3], [4]). This dual usage enriches narrative descriptions, enabling writers to blend the tangible element of nature with the intangible energy of human passion ([5], [6]).
- A minute later there was another gust of wind, but stronger—the rye began rustling, and he heard behind him the hollow murmur of the pines.
— from The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov - A violent gust of wind, rising with sudden fury, added fresh horror to the moment.
— from Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen - A violent gust of irritation swept him to action.
— from The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories by H. G. Wells - A gust of joy sprang up within him and sent a sweet chill to his heart.
— from Project Gutenberg Compilation of Short Stories by Chekhov by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov - These words produced the same impression on the people that a gust of wind does upon the sea.
— from Plutarch's Lives, Volume 1 (of 4) by Plutarch - Because in the forest of all fears Like a strange fresh gust from sea, Struck him that ancient innocence That is more than mastery.
— from The Ballad of the White Horse by G. K. Chesterton
