A faculty member at the College of Education for Pure Sciences Publishes a Global Study on Functional Thinking in Leila Slimani’s Novel, The Perfect Nanny
A faculty member at the College of Education for Pure Sciences Publishes a Global Study on Functional Thinking in Leila Slimani’s Novel, The Perfect Nanny
Asst. Lect. Amany Abdulkadhom Abdulridha published a scientific study titled “Functional Thinking in Leila Slimani’s Novel, The Perfect Nanny,” in the Humanities & Natural Sciences Journal. The study aimed to demonstrate that self-denial leads to internal pain whenever we ignore it. This is what led Louise to a scene depicted by her polluted soul from within the silent walls in which the nanny confined herself. The author spoke about this real-life incident to warn people against falling into the same trap as Louise. She wants to guide them to seek help and share their pain before things escalate. The study also emphasized that functional thinking is the solution to negative thinking that can harm oneself and others. It is important to understand the precise nature behind a particular mental state and why it can lead to painful decisions. Such behavior disrupts the natural states of the brain, which is a system of physical inputs that produce destructive behavioral outputs. The study concluded that the functional approach to thoughts, through a journey inside the mind of a nanny named Louise, may lead to the discharge of danger to prevent further anxiety.
