The word “shun” is often deployed in literature to denote a conscious effort to avoid or reject something deemed dangerous, dishonorable, or undesirable. Poets and epic writers alike employ it to convey both physical and moral distancing—for instance, as a means of eluding perilous terrain or escaping the weight of societal disgrace [1][2]. It appears in works ranging from the contemplative reflections of Emily Dickinson, where falsehood is repelled like a counterfeit presence [3], to narratives where characters steer clear of detrimental influences or situations, whether emotional estrangement or impending doom [4][5]. In each case, the term “shun” functions as a powerful indicator of aversion, emphasizing the characters’ intentional retreat from what they perceive as harmful.