The word “recourse” in literature has been used to denote a deliberate turning to a source of aid or a strategy employed in times of need, reflecting both practical and abstract appeals. It is often illustrated as a measure adopted by individuals or societies when facing challenges—a fallback to high-handed pride as in Dumas’s narrative ([1]), a reliance on structured defense or consultation as Cicero suggests ([2]), or even as a recourse to the very forces of logic and myth in philosophical discourse ([3], [4]). In novels, characters may resort to physical or emotional remedies—whether it is Dostoyevsky’s depiction of resorting to a doctor or a confidant in a moment of despair ([5], [6]), or Thackeray’s portrayal of seeking solace in a familiar habit ([7])—while in academic texts like those of Dewey and Hume, “recourse” stands as a metaphor for the underlying methodology of enquiry and explanation ([8], [9]). This multifaceted usage underscores the term’s versatility in addressing everything from concrete problems to abstract dilemmas, making it a valuable literary device across genres.