This is figurative writing. The author is comparing odors to land mines. They're saying that your memory of a smell triggers other memories like mines blowing up and scattering everything.
it means it can bring up old memories
The comparative form of softly is more softly
more softly, most softly
Yes, "softly" is an adverb. It describes how an action is done, such as speaking softly or walking softly.
"Softly As I Leave" is a piece from J.S. Bach's "St. John Passion" composed in the 18th century. The aria is sung by a character reflecting on their own sorrow and repentance as they depart from a loved one or from life itself. Its poignant melody and contemplative lyrics evoke feelings of melancholy and resignation, making it a powerful and emotional piece in the overall context of the Passion.
Softly is not an adjective. It's an adverb.
Killing You Softly
He closed the door softly so as not to wake the sleeping baby.
Swing Softly was created in 1958.
Come Softly to Me was created in 1959.
No, it's an adverb because it describes an action.
The dog whimpered softly with the slightest sounds of wind.