The term "proximity" in literature functions both as a literal measure of physical closeness and as a metaphor for emotional, symbolic, or situational nearness. Authors use it to describe tangible spatial relationships—whether noting the way distinct colors on city streets meet ([1]) or highlighting how enemy forces position themselves near defensive lines ([2])—while also deploying it to evoke subtle shifts in emotional intensity, as when a pulsating heart hints at intimacy ([3]) or when the nearness of a secret amplifies a character’s inner excitement ([4]). Additionally, its use spans from practical observations, such as the arrangement of structures and natural features in their immediate surroundings ([5], [6]), to more abstract reflections on social separation or connection ([7], [8]). This layered deployment of "proximity" enriches literary landscapes by linking the concrete to the conceptual, thereby deepening both the narrative and its thematic resonance.