Analysis Of Anorexia Reflected In French And Francophone Novels

Abstract

Anorexia means weight loss, thinness that has led to changes in the functions of the body, is also called eating disorder that occurs most often at the time of puberty. It manifests itself in a categorical refusal to eat normally for a long time, to lose weight or not to gain weight. It is triggered most often between fourteen and seventeen years, with the maximum peak prevalence at sixteen years. However, it seems that the starting age is getting younger. The disorder can sometimes occur early, from eight years, or later, after eighteen years. Unlike certain misconception, anorexia affects not only wealthier person but also all social categories of people. This study aims to analyze the anorexia that reflects theoretically in French and Francophone novels. It highlights anorexia as represented in French and francophone countries. Regarding anorexia, there are some contemporary French and Francophone writers who have highlighted so much about anorexia or weight loss or diet etc. in their notable works namely Ananda Devi, Delphine de Vigan, Nelly Arcan, Victoire Maçon Dauxerre etc.