Literary writers use “confused” to evoke both internal turmoil and external disarray. It often characterizes a state where thoughts or perceptions are muddled—whether it is a mind clouded by emotion and conflicting ideas ([1], [2], [3]) or an environment rendered chaotic by scattered belongings or disordered events ([4], [5]). The term also conveys characters’ reactions, ranging from a pained uncertainty in personal identity ([6]) to a subtle, almost humorous bewilderment in dialogue ([7], [8]). In academic or philosophical discourse, “confused” critiques imprecise reasoning or fragmented historical understanding ([9], [10]), underscoring literature’s skill in portraying the complexity of disoriented thought and sensory experience.