The term “subversive” in literature is often used to denote actions, ideas, or influences that undermine established systems, whether these systems pertain to government, religion, or conventional social order. It not only critiques political or doctrinal authority—as in the naming of government agencies intended to root out subversion [1] or the denunciation of doctrines seen as entirely opposed to traditional Christian teaching [2]—but also extends to a broader cultural and moral critique. Authors employ the word to signal the instability of accepted norms, whether by suggesting that certain progressive ideas subtly erode established structures [3] or by portraying behaviors and influences that challenge the discipline and coherence of communities [4]. This versatile usage underscores literature’s persistent preoccupation with the tension between preserving order and provoking necessary reform.