The word “viscount” in literature is employed both as a marker of noble rank and as a dynamic character title that enriches dialogue and narrative tone. In adventure and historical novels such as The Count of Monte Cristo and Twenty Years After, the term is frequently used in direct address and conversation—from humorous banter (““Ha, ha,” said Château-Renaud, “here come some friends of yours, viscount!” [1]) to expressions of deference and urgency (“Permit me to remind you that you are not in the Chamber, my dear viscount” [2]). In these works, the title conveys not only aristocratic status but a certain familiarity and playfulness when characters interact. Beyond fiction, encyclopedic and sociological texts invoke “viscount” to denote authentic historical titles and social standing (e.g., “In Aug., 1919, he was voted a sum of £50,000 and created a viscount” [3] and “Haldane, Viscount, 102-8” [4]), reinforcing its role as a respected honorific in both factual recounting and creative storytelling.