The word "price" in literature functions on a spectrum that ranges from a straightforward economic measure to a metaphor laden with moral, emotional, or political meaning. In works that take an economic or practical approach, such as those by Adam Smith, “price” quantifies labor, land, and goods, determining value and cost in everyday transactions ([1], [2], [3], [4], [5]). Meanwhile, classical and narrative texts stretch the term into symbolic realms: in epic narratives like the Rámáyan, the “price of sin” is paid in death ([6]), and in moral tales or personal dramas, it represents the sacrifice or cost of liberty and honor ([7], [8], [9]). Additionally, authors often play with “price” in social commentary and irony, as seen in critiques of materialism where what is bought and sold fails to capture true worth ([10]). Even as a proper name in Austen’s works, “Price” hints at both character and transactional interactions ([11], [12], [13]). In each instance, “price” serves as a versatile device—anchoring economic principles while also probing the deeper value and cost of human actions and relationships.