In literature, the term "matinee" has been used both in its literal sense and as a symbol rich with subtle connotations. For instance, F. Scott Fitzgerald employs it simply as a mark of time in a theatrical setting [1], while Kate Chopin hints at its allure and potential for indulgence, linking a matinee poster to temptation and desire [2]. Mark Twain’s repeated use of the inquiry—“Is there a matinee?”—illustrates the conversational, almost transactional nature of the term as a culturally understood reference to a daytime performance [3, 4]. Walt Whitman, on the other hand, provides a more communal and descriptive perspective by noting the structured, timely flow of a matinee performance and the ensuing gathering of homeward-bound ladies [5]. Meanwhile, Lewis Carroll’s creative twist in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" reimagines the word with a mysterious flourish in the phrase “MATINEE MESMERIQUE,” inviting readers into a playful, otherworldly experience [6].