The term “brigadier” in literature is deployed with remarkable versatility, straddling both formal military authority and intimate, character-driven roles. In historical narratives and military memoirs—such as those recounting the exploits of General Sherman—it serves as an authoritative title, denoting high-ranking officers commanding significant formations [1][2][3][4]. At the same time, in fictional and narrative works like those of Dumas and de Maupassant, the brigadier emerges as a familiar, even idiosyncratic figure who is both addressed with respect and involved in everyday moments—from casual commands and witty exchanges [5][6][7] to gestures that underscore human vulnerability or humor [8][9][10]. This range of portrayals illustrates how writers use the term not only to evoke the rigid hierarchies of military life but also to inject personality and accessibility into characters, bridging the gap between the formal and the familiar [11][12].