The word “beat” in literature conveys a wide range of meanings that enhance both physical action and internal experience. In some contexts, it captures the physical force of impact—as when a character is struck or punished ([1], [2], [3])—while in others it evokes an internal rhythm or emotional cadence, such as a heart pounding in moments of tension or passion ([4], [5], [6], [7]). At times, the term carries a musical or metrical quality, weaving into the narrative a sense of steady rhythm or even ritual, as when the steady pulse of drums sets the pace of events ([8], [9]). This multiplicity of senses—from violent confrontation to the subtle beat of life itself (as seen in the sweeping imagery of a hand beating vapour aside in one text ([10]))—demonstrates the versatility and expressive power of “beat” in enriching literary discourse.