The word “stir” in literature carries a rich duality, serving both as a metaphor for emotional arousal and as a description of physical movement. It is often used to evoke an inner awakening or a call to action, as when Shakespeare implores hearts to stir into an act of rage ([1]) or when the stirring of genius is questioned in its manifestation to the period’s sentiment ([2]). Simultaneously, it can denote literal inertia or movement, illustrated by a character reluctant to move from their place ([3], [4]) or even a moment when a simple flick of limbs or a gesture is described as stirring ([5]). This versatility allows “stir” to bridge the gap between tangible actions and the intangible realm of feelings, highlighting its enduring literary power.