The word “shuffle” carries a multifaceted role in literature, functioning both as a descriptor of physical movement and as a metaphor for change or evasion. It often portrays a subtle, almost habitual motion—such as the nervous shifting of feet or a limping gait—that reflects a character’s inner state or social awkwardness ([1], [2]). At times, it is employed in more abstract settings, evoking the sense of rearranging one’s life or perceptions, as in the notion of “shuffling off” burdens or old identities ([3], [4], [5]). In the realm of play and chance, the term takes on a game-like quality where shuffling cards becomes an act that underscores fate and renewal ([6], [7], [8]). This layered usage enriches literary narratives by blending the literal and the symbolic into a single, deceptively simple word.