Literary notes about rogue (AI summary)
The term rogue in literature is a dynamic label that captures a wide spectrum of character and behavior. It is frequently used to denote a person who is mischievous, untrustworthy, or defiantly independent—a scoundrel or knave who often embodies both charm and moral ambiguity. In some works, authors employ the term as a pointed insult to dismiss an individual’s integrity or honor, as seen in dismissals such as “Begone, rogue; begone, wretch” [1] and Shakespeare’s vivid portrayals in his plays [2, 3, 4]. In other instances, the term carries a nuanced edge, suggesting a sort of honest subversion or resourceful cunning, a duality that emerges in the characterizations of Dostoyevsky where a rogue can be both flawed and endearingly true to his nature [5, 6].