In literature, “becomes” is a versatile verb used to indicate transformation or change, both concrete and abstract. It often marks a shift in state or identity, as when a simple observer transforms into an integral part of a moral or social order—as seen when necessity “becomes will” [1] or when a person “becomes a philosopher” by confronting perplexity [2]. The term also functions to articulate process and progression, whether describing physical changes, as when a river “becomes a mighty rushing river” with the melting of ice [3] or when water “becomes luminous” during operation [4], or symbolic and metaphorical transitions, such as a teacher assuming appropriate decorum [5] or emotion evolving into a consuming sentiment [6]. Through such varied usages—from heraldic definitions [7] to the portrayal of evolving social roles [8]—“becomes” unifies the depiction of transformation across genres and themes.