The term “rooted” is frequently deployed to evoke both a physical and metaphoric anchorage in literary works. It can describe the tangible act of being fixed, as when a character’s feet are immovably planted to the ground ([1], [2], [3]), while also conveying the idea of deep-seated cultural or emotional attachment, as in references to beliefs or traditions embedded in one’s identity and history ([4], [5], [6]). Additionally, the term is used to illustrate the process of removal, whether referring to the eradication of unwanted traits or invasive elements ([7], [8], [9]). In this way, “rooted” serves as a potent symbol linking the natural world with the inner life of characters, nor just grounding them physically but also affirming complex layers of belonging and existence ([10], [11]).