Literary notes about Frizzle (AI summary)
In literature, the word "frizzle" is often used to evoke a sense of disorder and uniqueness, particularly in descriptions of hair. In Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women," for instance, the term appears both as a descriptor of an unfortunate hairdo—illustrating Meg's despair over an uneven frizzle on her forehead [1]—and as part of a quirky beauty tip, where transforming unkempt hair into a trendy look demonstrates a playful defiance of conventional style [2]. This dual usage highlights how "frizzle" can convey both vulnerability and creativity, reflecting the characters' adaptive responses to social and personal challenges.
- My hair, oh, my hair!" wailed Meg, looking with despair at the uneven frizzle on her forehead.
— from Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy by Louisa May Alcott - "It isn't spoilt; just frizzle it, and tie your ribbon so the ends come on your forehead a bit, and it will look like the last fashion.
— from Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy by Louisa May Alcott