Literary notes about ogle (AI summary)
In literature the term “ogle” is remarkably versatile. It is often used to signify a prolonged, lustful, or scrutinizing gaze—as when a character remarks about ogling “all the skirts” in a light-hearted yet provocative manner ([1]), or when Porthos takes the opportunity to ogle the women ([2]). At the same time, “Ogle” functions as a surname, lending historical or social weight to characters ranging from Dr. William Ogle, noted in lexical works ([3]), to various political and military figures whose names recur throughout narrative histories. In other writings the word is employed with a sense of irony or playfulness, adding both humor and critical nuance to the depiction of how one’s look can betray desire or condescension ([4], [5]).