The term "indignant" is used by writers to convey not only a character’s emotional state of righteous anger but also to underscore a moral or symbolic response to perceived injustice. In many narratives it describes an internalized fire—a reaction to personal slight or social wrong—as seen when characters retreat in protest or glare with unspoken condemnation [1],[2],[3]. In historical and poetic texts, the word extends to depict nature or even entire institutions responding to transgression, thereby imbuing the scene with gravitas and a sense of deep-rooted moral outrage [4],[5],[6]. Whether highlighting the subtle self-reproach of an individual or the unbridled defiance of a collective, "indignant" serves as a multifaceted tool that deepens the reader’s understanding of both character psychology and the cultural context in which these sentiments arise [7],[8].