The word "bent" operates on multiple levels in literature, serving both as a description of physical action and as a metaphor for inner inclinations. It often depicts characters lowering their heads or bodies—whether in a gesture of deference, concentration, or distress—as seen when a character bows to listen intently [1] or when a face is described as physically bent by the weight of age [2]. At the same time, "bent" can signify a determined state of mind, emphasizing a character’s obsessive focus or predilection, such as being bent on subjugating others [3] or on achieving a particular goal [4]. Additionally, the term enriches narrative imagery by inviting readers to visualize both natural and man-made curves, like a bow drawn tight [5] or a tree bending as if to heed nature’s command [6].