Literary notes about enclave (AI summary)
The term enclave in literature is multifaceted, evoking both literal and metaphorical isolation. It may refer to geographically and politically isolated territories—such as a coastal area becoming enveloped by another country or a security zone carved out for strategic purposes [1][2][3]—while also symbolizing a confined space that offers both sanctuary and restriction. Authors use the word to portray settings that are distinctly self-contained, from the eerie atmospheres of ancient realms [4] to modern urban partitions representing economic or cultural outposts [5]. At times, enclaves function as metaphors for emotional or social isolation, highlighting characters' entrapment within rigid societal structures [6][7] and even their yearning for escape or belonging [8][9].