Across literature, the word "dole" has been used with a surprising range of meanings. In some contexts it conveys the idea of distributing portions or alms, as when provisions or small sums of money are dispensed to those in need ([1], [2], [3]). In other instances it takes on a more emotional connotation, evoking grief, sorrow, or lamentation; characters are shown making great dole as an expression of deep mourning or regret ([4], [5], [6]). This dual usage—both concrete and metaphorical—demonstrates how the term has been adapted by various authors across different periods to capture both the material act of giving and the emotional weight of loss or pity ([7], [8], [9]).