'Absolute' used in literature and its effect device has on a reader/used for?

Question

I need the term 'Absolute' used in literature and also able to cite it, from a book, article, etc.

also; what effect does the term have on the reader and what is it used for.

Thanks!

Answer 1

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It crushes any hopes the reader may have that a certain thing might happen/not happen.