The word “straight” in literature operates on several levels, ranging from literal descriptions of direction to metaphorical signals of candor and order. Authors use it to denote an unbending, direct route—guiding characters “straight on eastward” toward distant mountains [1] or urging them to proceed “straight to the master” without detours [2]. At times, “straight” emphasizes clarity in communication, as when a character states matters “straight” without preamble [3] or looks someone “straight in the face” [4, 5, 6]. It also appears in physical descriptions to denote alignment or neatness—whether in a character’s posture, as seen when someone “stood up straight” [7, 8], or in the orderly presentation of objects like neatly arranged furnishings [9]. Thus, “straight” transcends simple directional advice to evoke themes of honesty, integrity, and precision across diverse literary works.