Literary works use the word "boss" in remarkably varied ways to convey authority, control, and sometimes symbolic weight. In gritty narratives it identifies figures of power—whether it’s a work leader who insists on managing everything himself [1] or a domineering foreman whose commands shape everyday life [2], [3]—yet in other contexts it takes on a more neutral or even decorative meaning, such as referring to a prominent feature on a shield [4] or denoting a central, commanding presence in a group or system [5]. The term also serves as a marker of personal and social hierarchies, from the casual address among peers [6] to the hard-edged reality of managerial power in both political and corporate settings [7]. This multifaceted use of "boss" enriches character dynamics and critiques of authority across a broad spectrum of literature [8], [9].