Literary works use the term "allegiance" to explore the complex interplay between duty, loyalty, and identity. In some narratives, it is depicted as a formal, almost legal bond—illustrated by the swearing of loyalty to constitutions, flags, or rulers as seen when forces pledge their loyalty to a nation [1] or in the ritualistic oaths observed in committee-room ceremonies [2]. In other contexts, the word carries a more personal, moral weight, suggesting an intrinsic attachment to ideals or even individual figures, as characters sometimes find themselves conflicted between personal freedom and their duty to a higher power [3] or when a person’s moral nature dictates that their loyalty to man exceeds even their love of liberty [4]. Moreover, allegiance is used to expose the tensions in shifting political and social landscapes, where individuals may voluntarily choose—or reject—a binding commitment to institutions or causes [5][6][7]. This layered use of “allegiance” allows authors to unpack both the formal mechanisms of power and the subtler, often contested, bonds of personal belief and fidelity.