The word "amputate" in literature often extends beyond its literal medical meaning to symbolize the severing of ties, drastic change, or even sacrifice. In Santayana’s work [1], the act is framed within a paradox—a maiming performed to ultimately amputate—inviting reflection on the paradoxes of human intervention. In a different context, the term is part of a critique of established practices in the realm of medicine and authority, as seen in the account of suffrage where formal credentials authorize procedures like dosing, bleeding, and amputating [2]. Meanwhile, narratives by Hugo [3] and Twain [4] reveal its clinical usage, highlighting both the physical necessity and the ensuing emotional aftermath of such interventions. Alcott’s depiction [5] further emphasizes the decisiveness of the act, as it is portrayed as an uncompromising step required under pressure. Collectively, these examples illustrate the term's rich symbolic and practical resonance in literary depictions.