Literary uses of the word terror range from describing personal, paralyzing fear to symbolizing oppressive political forces. In some works, terror is portrayed as a sudden, overwhelming emotion that leaves characters physically trembling or mentally paralyzed, as seen when individuals react instinctively to unseen dangers ([1], [2], [3]). In contrast, terror also appears as a broader societal condition—in historical narratives it captures the climate of political oppression and collective dread ([4], [5], [6]), while in Gothic and dramatic tales it is employed to haunt the very atmosphere of a setting, infusing commonplace surroundings with an eerie, almost sentient menace ([7], [8]). This multifaceted use of terror not only intensifies narrative tension but also deepens character psychology and thematic resonance across literary traditions ([9], [10]).