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“The age-old, seemingly inexorable process whereby diseases acquire meanings (by coming to stand for the deepest fears) and inflict stigma is always worth challenging, and it does seem to have more limited credibility in the modern world, among people willing to be modern - the process is under surveillance now. With this illness, one that elicits so much guilt and shame, the effort to detach it from these meanings, these metaphors, seems particularly liberating, even consoling. But the metaphors cannot be distanced just by abstaining from them. They have to be exposed, criticized, belabored, used up.”

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Book:Illness as Metaphor and AIDS and Its Metaphors
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Illness as Metaphor and AIDS and Its Metaphors

This book consists of two essays that delve into the ways in which metaphors are employed to comprehend and discuss illness. The first essay, 'Illness as Metaphor,' examines the metaphorical interpretations of various diseases. The second essay, 'AIDS and Its Metaphors,' specifically addresses the metaphorical portrayal of AIDS. Both essays offer critical insights into the role of metaphors in shaping public perception and understanding of medical conditions. more

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Susan Sontag
Susan Sontag

Susan Sontag was an American writer, critic, and photographer. Known for her unique literary style and profound thinking, her work spans various fields including literature, art, and politics. Born on January 16, 1933, she passed away on December 28, 2004. more

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