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In literature, the word "indignance" is often used to convey a deep, righteous anger that arises from an affront or perceived injustice. It captures a moment when a character's demeanor shifts dramatically in response to criticism or disrespect, intensifying their emotional expression. For instance, one narrative portrays a character whose face and voice reflect a regal, resurgent fury, suggesting that indignance can be intertwined with strength and authority [1]. In another narrative, the term underscores a reaction of rightful anger when a character deems a criticism as both ironic and unsatisfactory, highlighting the internal justification that accompanies the emotion [2].
  1. For a second her face wore an expression of Royal anger and indignance, and the accustomed strength flowed back into her aged voice.
    — from Occasion for Disaster by Randall Garrett
  2. Harding had called him chicken-hearted, and he felt a certain amount of justified indignance at the description.
    — from Skin Game by Charles E. Fritch

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