The word “leave” in literature is remarkably versatile, functioning as both a literal and figurative tool to convey separation, departure, or cessation. In some contexts, it denotes a physical exit, as when a character is ordered to depart a city or vessel [1, 2] or when someone takes leave of a gathering [3, 4]. In other instances, “leave” takes on a more abstract meaning—implying a letting go of an emotional state or condition—as seen in the figurative expression of losing one’s senses [5] or in bidding farewell to life itself [6, 7]. Additionally, the term often appears in phrases that request permission or denote a pause in an action, such as “ask my leave” [8] or “leave off reading” [9]. Such varied usage across works like those of Shakespeare [10, 11] and Casanova [12] highlights how “leave” enriches narrative tone by reflecting the nuances of human connection and transition.