The term "birthright" has been deployed in literature as a multifaceted symbol denoting both inherited privilege and an intrinsic, sometimes inalienable, quality of one’s being. In classical narratives and historical epics, such as in Suetonius’ portrayal of Aeacides [1] and Homer’s Homeric references to elder and royal rights [2], [3], "birthright" emphasizes the legitimacy and weight of tradition and lineage. This notion extends to biblical allegory, as seen in Bunyan’s depiction of Esau’s sale of his birthright [4], [5], representing the irreversible loss of a divine or familial treasure. Conversely, modern literature manipulates the term to critique social and personal shortcomings, as Oscar Wilde intimates in his discussion of a degraded race selling its birthright for “a mess of facts” [6], or how Forster contrasts love with the natural birthright of women [7]. Additionally, in works like those of Emily Post [8] and William James [9], the concept is recontextualized—either as a deserved benefit of cultured upbringing or as an inherent right that must be reclaimed. Across these examples, "birthright" persistently functions as a literary device that intertwines destiny, identity, and social critique.