In literature, the term atrocity is often charged with moral gravity, used to depict actions that shock the conscience whether in the realms of political oppression, warfare, or even interpersonal transgressions. It conveys not only the physical brutality of events—as in descriptions of savage military actions that “excited universal horror” ([1]) or the diabolical crucifixion that left victims to suffer for days ([2])—but also serves as a lens for exposing the ethical decay in human institutions, with narratives critiquing governmental excesses and social injustices ([3], [4]). At times, the word is wielded in a hyperbolic or ironic manner, subtly interrogating what society defines as atrocious behavior, whether it be an act of extreme cruelty or a comically exaggerated misdeed ([5], [6]). Overall, atrocity functions as a powerful literary device to amplify the emotional intensity of a scene and to challenge the reader’s perception of right and wrong ([7], [8]).