Writers employ "stoop" in a range of ways, from a literal bending of the body to a metaphor for lowering oneself morally or socially. In some works, the term vividly depicts physical movement—as when a character bends down to retrieve an object or pass beneath an obstacle [1] or even when nature itself seems to bow [2]. In contrast, other authors imbue the word with a sense of degradation or humility, suggesting that even exalted beings or lofty ideals must sometimes "stoop" before lesser powers, as seen with divine figures or heroic characters [3], [4]. This versatility—as a descriptor of both physical posture and figurative decline—is further demonstrated when it appears in expressions of stubborn pride or defiance, underscoring the delicate balance between dignity and submission in human experience [5], [6].