Illness As Metaphor
by Susan Sontag
In Illness as Metaphor, Susan Sontag investigates the metaphorical frameworks used to describe diseases like tuberculosis and cancer. She argues that these metaphors distort public understanding and stigmatize patients. By dissecting cultural representations, Sontag reveals how language shapes perceptions of illness and health.
About This Book
Illness as Metaphor explores the ways in which diseases are understood through metaphorical language and cultural narratives.
The book critiques how such metaphors influence societal attitudes toward illness and the ill.
Sontag draws on historical and literary examples to illustrate these concepts.
Through this analysis, the work highlights the power of language in medical and social contexts.
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