Modern cultural critics sometimes use the term metaphorically to describe how societal expectations, digital routines, or economic pressures can "bind" a person to a specific way of life, limiting their perceived freedom of choice.
In classic literature, such as W. Somerset Maugham’s Of Human Bondage , the term refers to the internal struggle of being tied to one's own obsessions or unrequited emotions. It explores how individuals can be "bound" by their own perceptions and past experiences.
Beyond interpersonal dynamics, the concept of "bondage" appears frequently in literature and social commentary as a metaphor for the human condition:
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