The term “forced” in literature functions as a versatile descriptor that can denote both tangible compulsion and metaphorical imposition. In many texts, it conveys the idea of physical coercion or constraint, as seen when a character is literally made to submit—such as being forced to his knees in battle [1] or compelled to anchor due to damaged sails [2]. At the same time, “forced” frequently appears in contexts where characters must abide by external circumstances or societal norms; for example, a smile may be forced in a moment of discomfort [3] or one’s genius may not be something that can be forced [4]. Even in technical or abstract discussions, like the description of labiodental sounds in linguistic texts [5] or the inevitability of imposed political ideologies [6], “forced” captures an underlying tension between desire and duty, nature and culture. Collectively, these examples illustrate the word’s capacity to evoke images of both physical binding and the internal struggles imposed by circumstance.