The term "coddle" is used in literature to convey a sense of indulgence and overprotection, though its nuances can vary with context. In Du Bois's work, "coddle" appears alongside terms like "indulge" and "pamper" to critique a futile attempt to compensate for deeper shortcomings by excessively shielding someone [1]. In Barrie's Peter Pan, the imperative "Coddle her!" suggests an urgent command to treat someone with such tender care, emphasizing the immediacy and perhaps the necessity of this indulgence [2]. Hardy, however, combines it with other tactile verbs in the phrase "smack-and-coddle" to satirize a particular style of physical and affectionate handling, hinting at the superficiality and potential inappropriateness of such treatment [3].