The word “hide” is employed in literature with a rich duality that captures both literal and metaphorical concealment. It often serves to depict characters attempting to cover up their inner turmoil or secrets, as when pride encourages one to hide personal hurts rather than show them to others [1] or when a confidant insists that nothing be hidden from them [2]. In other passages, “hide” is used in a tangible sense—to denote physical coverings or refuges. Authors describe characters hiding themselves for safety, as in seeking shelter from danger [3] or protecting delicate truths from prying eyes [4]. Moreover, the term also refers to animal skin repurposed as material for clothing or armor, lending a textured, almost elemental quality to the narrative [5]. This versatility enriches the language, inviting readers to explore layers of meaning from inner secrecy to external protection.