Literary notes about recalcitrant (AI summary)
The word "recalcitrant" has been used in literature to vividly depict characters who resist authority and challenge expectations. In [1], the term describes officers in ancient times who, despite their rigid adherence to military discipline, are portrayed as stubborn enough to eventually acknowledge their missteps. In contrast, in [2] it characterizes a defiant child, whose recalcitrance underscores a deep-seated determination to oppose a domineering paternal figure. Both examples illustrate the term's versatility in capturing resistance, from the disciplined realms of ancient warfare to the personal struggles of familial dynamics.
- The recalcitrant officers were amazed at the sight, and owned that they had been in the wrong.
— from The Art of War by active 6th century B.C. Sunzi - Now, what are your plans?" I felt like a recalcitrant child who is determined to defy his masterful father.
— from Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
