In literary texts, the word "refurbish" often takes on a metaphorical meaning that extends well beyond its literal sense of renovation or repair. For example, in Edith Wharton’s work, "The House of Mirth," the term is cleverly used to imply the transformation or enhancement of one’s social image. Wharton writes that a boy like Ned Silverton is “too good to be used to refurbish anybody's social shabbiness” [1], suggesting that his character is valued not merely for physical appearance but as an emblem of social and moral renewal. This figurative twist provides a nuanced layer to the narrative, where refurbishing becomes synonymous with the process of elevating or rectifying degraded social standing.