Literary notes about resolute (AI summary)
Writers employ "resolute" to convey a sense of unwavering determination or firmness in character and action. In some narratives, it highlights a character’s determined stance in the face of adversity, as seen with characters who make resolute strides or speak with a resolute voice ([1], [2], [3]). At other times, the term underscores inner strength and a steadfast purpose, whether it is to depict a warrior’s bold assault ([4]) or the inner resolve evident in personal moments ([5], [6]). This broad usage across genres—from epic conflicts to intimate character studies—demonstrates the word’s versatility in enriching both martial and emotional narratives.
- She entered the room with resolute steps.
— from War and Peace by graf Leo Tolstoy - The young count paid no heed to them, but, breathing hard, passed by with resolute strides and went into the house.
— from War and Peace by graf Leo Tolstoy - “Listen, Alyosha,” Ivan began in a resolute voice, “if I am really able to care for the sticky little leaves I shall only love them, remembering you.
— from The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - succeeded in 931, and his warlike character soon asserted itself in resolute opposition to the Khalif's armies.
— from The Moors in Spain by Stanley Lane-Poole - [instantly becoming serious and resolute]
— from Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy by Bernard Shaw - I said so, with a voice as resolute in intent, as it was low, and perhaps unsteady in utterance.
— from Villette by Charlotte Brontë
