Literary notes about question (AI summary)
In literature, the term "question" operates on multiple levels, serving as a vehicle for both literal inquiry and broader thematic exploration. It is often employed to prompt dialogue or challenge established views, as when characters confront personal dilemmas or societal issues [1] [2] [3]. Simultaneously, it underpins abstract discussions regarding order, existence, and morality, inviting readers to examine complex philosophical or scientific ideas [4] [5] [6]. Whether used to drive the narrative forward through suspense and uncertainty [7] or to signal critical moments of introspection and debate [8] [9], the word "question" remains a versatile and essential device, catalyzing contemplation and engagement throughout the literary canon [10] [11].
- But let me ask you one question, how are you sure of your income of fifty crowns a month?
— from The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Complete by Giacomo Casanova - That is the only question I should have asked you, cruel fair one.
— from The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Complete by Giacomo Casanova - I said quietly, “Rachel, will you answer my question?”
— from The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins - Whenever the question of influence upon the “ effect ” is raised, the problem of order is found invariably the most important.
— from Criminal Psychology: A Manual for Judges, Practitioners, and Students by Hans Gross - The real question is WHAT is the world, whether or not it have a designer—and that can be revealed only by the study of all nature's particulars.
— from Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking by William James - A comparison of various classes of verbs and of the various dialects shows that the kâ in question proceeds from a totally different source.”
— from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson - The Elfin suddenness with which she pounced upon me with this question, and a searching look, quite disconcerted me for a moment.
— from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens - "I asked the question for the best reason possible, for the only reason, indeed, that excuses one for asking any question,--simple curiosity.
— from The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde - Dantès waited, expecting a question, but in vain.
— from The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet - When M. Andrea Cavalcanti has become one of the family, you can ask him that question.”
— from The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet - It is generally assumed that, given any event, there is some one phenomenon which is THE cause of the event in question.
— from The Analysis of Mind by Bertrand Russell
