Literary notes about repercussions (AI summary)
In literature, the term "repercussions" is often used to denote the cascading consequences that extend far beyond their immediate cause, whether in a literal or metaphorical sense. Authors employ it to evoke both tangible and abstract outcomes, from the natural diffusion of light that strains into infinity [1] to the profound political and social aftershocks following pivotal decisions [2] and urban disturbances [3]. Its usage spans contexts, highlighting how an action's influence can resonate unexpectedly across diverse systems, even impacting psychological states [4]. This choice of word effectively emphasizes the intricate link between an initial event and its expansive, sometimes unforeseen, aftermath.
- To use Biot's simile, "The air is a sort of brilliant veil, which multiplies and diversifies the sunlight by an infinity of repercussions.
— from Flowers of the Sky by Richard A. (Richard Anthony) Proctor - In a case like this there are bound to be political repercussions—" He hit Beardsley with a gauging glance.
— from We're Friends, Now by Henry Hasse - The incident had immediate repercussions throughout the city.
— from X Marks the Pedwalk by Fritz Leiber - The shock to the glandular system wouldn't be too severe; it was the psychological repercussions I was thinking about.
— from Exile from Space by Judith Merril
