The word "seized" carries a multifaceted significance in literature, ranging from the literal act of taking hold of an object or person to the more abstract experience of being overtaken by emotion or circumstance. In some narratives, it describes a physical grasp, as a character abruptly takes an object from another—whether it is the hungry snatch of a potato [1] or a forceful hold on a rein during a moment of sudden action [2]. In other works, the term encapsulates the overwhelming nature of internal states; characters are depicted as being seized by trepidation, passion, or even nostalgic recollection, as seen when a feeling of panic takes over an individual [3] or when a profound emotion grips someone in an unanticipated way [4]. Additionally, "seized" is employed in historical and metaphorical contexts, where opportunities or ideas are captured with immediacy, demonstrating its versatility in evoking both concrete and symbolic acts throughout literary traditions [5].