In literature, "plodding" often characterizes movement, action, or even thought with a sense of slow, deliberate persistence. Writers use it to denote the heavy, unhurried gait of characters ([1], [2]), as well as to evoke an atmosphere of relentless, sometimes tiresome progress in both physical journeys and metaphorical endeavors. The term can suggest both steadfast endurance and an unexciting, monotonous pace—as when a figure methodically advances through wintry landscapes or when intellectual work is described as dull and laborious ([3], [4]). In fabled and allegorical contexts, its use takes on a symbolic quality, capturing the idea that steady, patient progress—epitomized by the maxim "Plodding wins the race" ([5])—can ultimately prevail despite its lack of glamour.