The word “mindful” often functions as a marker of ethical awareness and deliberate attentiveness in literary works. Characters who are described as mindful are portrayed as attentive to moral obligations, whether in inter-personal respect ([1]) or in adherence to a higher, often divine, order ([2], [3]). In epic narratives and classical texts, “mindful” lends a tone of careful restraint, as seen when heroes temper their actions with consideration for others or the memory of past deeds ([4], [5], [6]), while in more introspective or relational passages it underscores personal gratitude and self-reflection ([7], [8]). Thus, across a range of genres, the term enriches the portrayal of characters who thoughtfully balance their inner convictions with their external actions.