Literature employs "sallow" as a vivid descriptor to evoke a sense of pallor, unhealthiness, or even moral decay in both characters and settings. Authors use it to paint an image of a complexion that is not only physically wan and yellowish but also imbued with emotional weight—as when a character’s tear-wet face is described as fierce and sallow ([1]) or when an elderly man’s appearance is rendered with a careworn, sallow facade ([2]). At the same time, "sallow" stretches its reach to scenery and atmosphere, lending a muted, almost lifeless quality to landscapes or interiors that mirror the underlying tone of the narrative ([3], [4]). This multifaceted usage enriches the textual imagery, suggesting that a sallow hue carries both physical and symbolic implications across diverse literary contexts.