Literary notes about frank (AI summary)
In literary works, "frank" is employed in a variety of ways that both define a character and describe a manner of speaking. It can serve as a proper name, as in several instances where characters such as Frank Churchill or Wild Frank are introduced ([1], [2], [3]). Equally, "frank" functions as an adjective to denote candor, sincerity, and an unreserved quality of speech or behavior, enriching the depiction of personalities from the kindly and honest countenance in genteel conversation ([4], [5], [6]) to expressions of unfiltered emotion in dialogue ([7], [8]). Whether marking the integrity and openness of a judge or the touch of honesty in a conversation, the term appears as a versatile literary tool that deepens our understanding of the characters and situations portrayed ([9], [10], [11]).
- Frank sits down in Vivie’s chair to scribble a note].
— from Mrs. Warren's Profession by Bernard Shaw - This was the only visit from Frank Churchill in the course of ten days.
— from Emma by Jane Austen - The farmer was really unjust; and Wild Frank's face paled with rage and mortification.
— from Complete Prose Works by Walt Whitman - Half disarmed by her genial manner and frank, kindly face, I led the way into the house and said I would have her stay to tea
— from The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) by Ida Husted Harper - Be frank with me and we may do some good.
— from The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle - Yet he was frank and affectionate as before.
— from Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman by Thomas Hardy - “To be quite frank, Mary, I expect Father’s character sometimes makes things trying for you, doesn’t it?”
— from War and Peace by graf Leo Tolstoy - Letters of Excuse should be frank and graceful.
— from The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness by Florence Hartley - And then I used to think that with all your faults you were frank and honest.
— from Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde - But he is a man; with clear, straightforward ideas, a frank, noble, presence; and as good-looking a fellow as I ever set eyes on.
— from Sybil, Or, The Two Nations by Earl of Beaconsfield Benjamin Disraeli - “This man spoke in a frank voice and with a confident look; his words could not be doubted.
— from The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne
