In literature, the word mortify occupies a multifaceted role that ranges from the physical and spiritual discipline of the body to inducing deep feelings of shame and humiliation. In some texts, it carries a religious or ascetic connotation, urging one to subject bodily desires to rigorous self-denial—for instance, urging believers to subdue the deeds of the flesh [1], [2]—while in other writings, it refers to the infliction of emotional embarrassment or degradation, as when one’s actions cause another to feel deeply discomfited or hurt [3], [4]. This duality not only enhances character development by highlighting internal conflicts and societal expectations but also enriches narrative tension across diverse literary traditions [5], [6].