In literature the term "west" functions as much more than a mere directional indicator—it embodies a host of geographic, cultural, and symbolic meanings. In some texts, “west” denotes precise locations or regions, as when Austen refers to West Indian property [1] or when travel and exploration are charted with exact coordinates and boundaries [2][3]. In historical and geopolitical works, “west” marks regions of cultural identity and the ebbs and flows of power, such as distinguishing agricultural and manufacturing areas in America [4] or delineating territories in ancient narratives [5]. Meanwhile, in novels and folklore it frequently becomes a metaphor for opportunity, frontier spirit, or the allure of the unknown, as seen in the call to "go West" [6][7] and in landscapes charged with both promise and mystery [8]. Thus, across genres, “west” acts as a multifaceted symbol—a physical direction that also signifies transformation, exploration, and sometimes even cultural rebirth.