The word trudge in literature often conveys a sense of weary, laborious movement that is both physical and metaphorical. Many works use it to depict characters trudging through arduous journeys or monotonous routines, suggesting a blend of fatigue and determined persistence. For instance, Dickinson portrays a tedious, almost resigned daily passage of time as she "trudge[s] the day away" [1], while Scott’s characters "trudge through borough and through land" in a more adventurous, albeit burdensome, quest [2]. In other instances, the term evokes the harsh realities of physical hardship—illustrated by the vivid image of a slave forced "to trudge with loads upon his back" [3]—and even enters playful banter as in the command "trudge" serving as a curt dismissal [4]. Whether describing the slog of an uphill journey [5] or the repetitive effort of daily errands [6], trudge encapsulates the relentless persistence needed to overcome obstacles, making its usage a versatile tool in evoking both the physical and emotional weight of the journey.