The term “ignorant” often functions in literature as a multifaceted label that can denote a simple lack of knowledge or serve as a moral or social judgment. At times it designates a state of unawareness or folly in individuals—for instance, when a character is critiqued for remaining unlettered or for failing to grasp essential truths [1, 2]. Conversely, authors also use it to delineate a broader societal or cultural shortfall, as seen when educated figures are contrasted with those deemed unenlightened or unrefined [3, 4]. In some narratives the word becomes a device to highlight disparities in power or intelligence, whether to underscore oppressive systems or to characterize personal shortcomings in relationships and identity [5, 6, 7]. Thus, “ignorant” emerges as a term rich with connotations, instrumental in revealing both personal limitations and larger societal critiques.