In literary works, the word “standard” is employed with remarkable versatility, serving both as a precise measure and as an emblem of broader ideals. It can indicate a concrete benchmark, such as the carefully weighed ground coffee for consistent strength [1] or the specific proportions in architecture [2], while also symbolizing a normative exemplar—like the Bible being designated as the standard of truth [3] or cultural expectations being set by a personal or societal benchmark [4]. In other instances it takes on a literal role as a flag under which armies rally [5] or a reference point for historical texts, as seen in its identification with accepted historical narratives [6]. Whether used to convey quantitative exactness or to evoke a moral or aesthetic ideal, “standard” helps authors articulate both the measurable and the aspirational dimensions of human experience [7][8].