In literature, "docile" is frequently used to describe characters or beings that exhibit gentle obedience and a readiness to submit to guidance. Authors employ the term to evoke a sense of compliance that can be both endearing and strategically advantageous, whether characterizing a devoted lover or a well-trained soldier [1, 2]. At times, the adjective underscores an innate humility and a passive temperament in individuals—qualities that render them easily influenced or managed [3, 4]. In other contexts, however, "docile" hints at a more problematic passivity, suggesting an intentional or enforced subservience that may carry political or social critique [5, 6]. By applying "docile" across varied scenarios—from the behavior of domesticated animals to the disposition of human subjects—writers are able to explore the nuanced balance between submissiveness and autonomy [7, 8].