« Une maison abandonné, c'est comme une histoire inachevée ». Espace, corps et recit dans La nuit sacrée de Tahar Ben Jelloun

Authors

Clarisse Barbier, Université du Kansas

Abstract

We will analyze the relationship between body, space, and narration, three major concepts of La nuit sacrée that are intertwined in their value of potential means of alienation but also of liberation and of power. We will first examine the main closed spaces and their influence on Zahra's body and narration. Then we will analyze the occurrences of bodies to determine to which extent they inform of Zahra's progression - or regression - in her quest. Finally, Zahra's psychological evolution will be studied: Zahra finally finds her liberation through the somatization of her past, not its rejection, and through speech.

Recommended Citation

Barbier, Clarisse (2019) "« Une maison abandonné, c'est comme une histoire inachevée ». Espace, corps et recit dans La nuit sacrée de Tahar Ben Jelloun," Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature: Vol. 92: No. 1, Article 10.
Available at: https://crossworks.holycross.edu/pf/vol92/iss1/10