In literature, "compunction" is frequently deployed to denote a complex interplay of remorse, guilt, and moral hesitation. Authors use it to describe characters who are gripped by an inner sense of regret over their actions—even in seemingly trivial matters, as in a quiet, personal apology [1] or a hesitant, reflective moment [2]—while other texts highlight its absence to emphasize cold-handed ruthlessness or moral decay [3, 4]. At times, compunction carries a spiritual significance that guides ethical behavior and sustains self-accountability [5, 6, 7, 8, 9]. In dramatic narratives, the term not only deepens characterizations during moments of inner conflict or societal judgment [10, 11, 12] but also contrasts innocence with unrepentant action [13, 14], thereby enriching the emotional and moral texture of the work.