Writers deploy the word "patch" in multifaceted ways that blend the concrete with the metaphorical. In some works, it marks a distinct fragment of a larger scene—a sharp, static area amid a contrasting background or a fleeting sliver of light breaking through darkness ([1], [2], [3]). At the same time, “patch” is used to evoke repair or mending, whether alluding to a literal fix in clothing or symbolizing the attempt to rectify a broken situation ([4], [5], [6]). The term also lends itself to evoking distinct physical traits, such as a contrasting patch on a face or body, thereby adding a layer of character detail to the narrative ([7], [8], [9]). Thus, across texts its varied usage enriches both visual imagery and thematic depth.