Literary treatment of "submissive" reveals a rich spectrum of meanings and connotations, from extreme deference to a power or authority to the portrayal of gentle humility and even an oppressive lack of will. In historical and political narratives, the word often underscores a state of yielding to higher authority or societal orders, as when populations and institutions are depicted as weakened and driven to obey ([1], [2], [3]). In contrast, novels and character studies sometimes use "submissive" to mark a deficiency in assertiveness or independence, hinting at frustration or rebellion when a character rejects such roles ([4], [5], [6]). Yet, in more personal and intimate portrayals, it can also evoke a tender openness or a respectful admittance of one’s limitations ([7], [8], [9]). Thus, its versatility allows authors to articulate complex relationships between individuals and the hierarchies in which they are embedded ([10], [11]).