The term “neophyte” has long been employed in literature to denote not only a literal novice—often in religious or initiation contexts—but also to represent a character's inexperience in broader life pursuits. In several works, the word conveys the idea of one just beginning a journey, whether it is joining a religious order, as noted with new converts [1] and during sacred ceremonies [2], or entering unfamiliar fields or challenges where inexperience is palpably felt [3], [4]. At times, its use carries a tone of gentle humor or critique, highlighting a state of unseasoned enthusiasm or misguided bravado in characters venturing into complex, established worlds [5], [6]. Thus, across contexts from ritualistic initiations to the more mundane encounters of everyday life, “neophyte” becomes a versatile marker of newness, often colored with both optimism and vulnerability.