The term "temerity" is employed in literature to capture a daring audacity that oscillates between admirable boldness and outright recklessness. Often it marks a character’s self-aware defiance—illustrated when someone is both startled and amused by their own temerity [1], [2]—or it becomes a tool for criticizing imprudent behavior, as when unchecked boldness brings dire consequences [3], [4]. At other times, its use underscores the fine line between intrepid courage and foolhardy presumption, where such impetuosity is either celebrated as heroic in the face of adversity [5], [6] or condemned as a lethal overstep of accepted boundaries [7], [8]. This multifaceted presence renders the word a potent device for exploring themes of risk, honor, and the human tendency toward rash decision-making.