The term “anteroom” is often employed as a liminal space—a threshold that separates one narrative realm from another. It can denote a physical waiting area or transitional passage where characters pause before entering a more significant setting, as when a character retreats to a quiet space before facing dramatic change [1, 2]. In other instances, the anteroom carries a symbolic weight, framing moments of suspense or clandestine activity, much like a prelude to an event of heightened consequence [3, 4]. At times, it serves merely as a functional space—a site for routine encounters or the staging of unfolding conversation—as seen when characters gather before proceeding to more public or private areas [5, 6]. This dual role of spatial transition and narrative significance makes the anteroom a versatile and evocative literary device.