Literary notes about aggressive (AI summary)
The term "aggressive" in literature functions as a versatile descriptor, imbuing both people and actions with qualities of assertiveness, hostility, or dynamic energy. It can define a character’s physical or psychological demeanor—as when a husband is portrayed as aggressive, suspicious, and violent [1] or when a man’s will and courage are equated with his aggressive drive [2]. At the same time, it characterizes broader phenomena, such as the forceful impact of reformative ideas [3] or the bold rhetoric of political discourse [4]. In other contexts, a quiet distinction is made between active and passive stances, highlighting what is not aggressive, as seen when an action is deliberately chosen to be passive rather than aggressive [5]. This multifaceted use of "aggressive" enriches narrative tone, whether it describes tangible force or serves as a metaphor for intense drive in human affairs.
- Then came quarrels, a complete separation, not apparent, but real; next, her husband showed himself aggressive, suspicious, violent.
— from Complete Original Short Stories of Guy De Maupassant by Guy de Maupassant - The force of a hammer blow depends on the energy applied; the power expressed by a man's bodily instrument depends on his aggressive will and courage.
— from Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda - Its brilliant, aggressive columns attracted the comments of the press, and drew the attention of the country to the reform so ably advocated.
— from History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I - the expediency of aggressive or defensive tactics; and the fundamental laws of human nature: these are things that must most certainly be studied.
— from The Art of War by active 6th century B.C. Sunzi - A. I mean their action was passive—was not aggressive.
— from Report of the Committee Appointed to Investigate the Railroad Riots in July, 1877Read in the Senate and House of Representatives May 23, 1878 by 1877 Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Committee Appointed to Investigate the Railroad Riots in July
