Literary notes about benevolent (AI summary)
Literary works deploy the word “benevolent” to evoke a refined sense of kindness and moral warmth that enrich character portrayals and narrative atmospheres. In some instances, it highlights the generous spirit of individuals—a favored duellist’s charm ([1]) or the gentle, reassuring smiles of figures whose countenance exudes goodwill ([2], [3]). At times, it underscores authoritative qualities associated with enlightened leadership, as when a ruler is depicted with humanitarian fervor ([4]) or a divine figure is celebrated for distributing life and grace ([5]). Other writings capture the subtle nuance of benevolence in expressions ranging from a patron’s kind inquiry ([6]) to a character’s introspective acknowledgment of a love and humanity that stands in isolation ([7], [8]).
- This turns out to be “The Laird Lawson,” Barbara’s favoured lover and benevolent duellist.
— from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll - They performed towards him every little office of affection and duty with gentleness, and he rewarded them by his benevolent smiles.
— from Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley - The silver hair and benevolent countenance of the aged cottager won my reverence, while the gentle manners of the girl enticed my love.
— from Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley - We have said that the province of Murcia was ruled by an enlightened and benevolent prince.
— from The Moors in Spain by Stanley Lane-Poole - He was also called "the Benevolent One," "the Dispenser of Grace," "the Source of Life," "the Light of the World," "the True Light," etc.
— from The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors; Or, Christianity Before Christ by Kersey Graves - And I'd take you in, if I saw you swimming," he added, in the tone of a benevolent patron.
— from The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot - I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend.
— from Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley - Believe me, Frankenstein: I was benevolent; my soul glowed with love and humanity: but am I not alone, miserably alone?
— from Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
