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Year 2025, Volume: 13 Issue: 3, 1633 - 1653, 30.12.2025
https://doi.org/10.18506/anemon.1694407

Abstract

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The Function of Mentally Troubled Persons in Zülfü Livaneli’s Novels

Year 2025, Volume: 13 Issue: 3, 1633 - 1653, 30.12.2025
https://doi.org/10.18506/anemon.1694407

Abstract

The characters with psychological issues in Zülfü Livaneli's novels can be categorized into two groups: positive and negative. The positive characters exhibit discourse and behaviors that support truth. In doing so, they break away from the feudal and patriarchal ways of life that rational individuals dare not criticize. These positive characters voice the truth where others remain silent. Some of their statements oscillate between madness and wisdom. Through these characters, the author finds the opportunity to critique society, using individuals who, despite their psychological disorders, demonstrate positive behaviors. On the other hand, the negative characters with psychological issues in Livaneli's novels are those who harm themselves or others. Those who harm their bodies believe that they no longer have any expectations from life. They commit suicide because they find life meaningless. Those who harm others are individuals who have not been able to overcome childhood trauma or have become obsessed with love. In both negative cases, they leave behind great pain. Through these characters, the author refers to certain societal topics that are commonly agreed upon. This article will examine the functions of positive and negative psychologically troubled characters in Livaneli's novels.

References

  • Akçakaya, M.S. (2021). The pleasant dynamics of madness in Turkish literature [Unpublished Master’s Thesis Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University]. YÖK National Thesis Center.
  • Aktay, Y. (2011). Fear and power (2nd edition). Pinar Publications.
  • Butor, M. (1995). The Novel as a Quest (H. Salihoğlu, Ed.), 20th Century Literary Art (pp. 297–302). Imge Bookstore.
  • Çakır, R. & Bozan, İ. (2009). Is there neighborhood pressure or not? Dogan Bookstore.
  • Eco, U. (2015). Six walks in the narrative forest (K. Atakay, Trans.). Can Publications.
  • Foucault, M. (2006). The history of madness (M. A. Kılıçbay, Trans.). Image Bookstore.
  • Foucault, M. (2015). The great confinement (I. Ergüden & F. Keskin, Trans.). Ayrıntı Publications.
  • Karasar, N. (2005). Scientific research method. Nobel Publishing Distribution. Kılınç Özüölmez, P. (2019). Examining Michel Foucault's conceptualization of power and the subject through the problem of surveillance: Black Mirror-Arkangel. Selçuk Communication, 12(2), 630–655.
  • Livaneli, Z. (1996). The eye of the viper. Doğan Kitap.
  • Livaneli, Z. (2002). Happiness. Doğan Kitap.
  • Livaneli, Z. (2020). Last island. Inkılap Publications.
  • Livaneli, Z. (2021). The fisherman and his son. Inkılap Publications.
  • Livaneli, Z. (2022). My brother’s story. Inkılap Publications.
  • Moran, B. (2010). Literary theories and criticism. Contact Publications.
  • Narlı, M. (2013). Literature and madness. Akçağ Publications.
  • Özarslan, O. (2016). The world of libertines: Entertainment and masculinity in the countryside. İletişim Publications.
  • Öztürk, S. & Yıldız, O. (2016). Madness in films: The relationship between madness and power from a Foucauldian perspective. Erciyes Communication Journal, 4(4), 2–14. https://doi.org/10.17680/akademia.37556
  • Sayın, Ö. (1994). Introduction to sociology (2nd edition). University Books.
  • Sönmez, K. (2022). Madness in the works of Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar: A Foucauldian approach [Unpublished master’s thesisVan Yüzüncü Yıl University]. YÖK National Thesis Center.
  • Tekin, M. (2020). The Novel system: Novel elements 1. Ötüken Publishing.
  • URL-1: Kaşıkçı, E. (2016, April 15). A dark mental illness that can be defined as an obsession: Monomania. Onedio. https://onedio.com/haber/en-kisa-halyle-saplanti-olarak-tanimmayan-karanlik-bir-zihinsel-hastalik-monomani-705593. Accessed: 12.12.2024.
  • Wilde, O. (2023). The portrait of dorian gray (N. Yeniobalı, Trans.). Can Publications.

Zülfü Livaneli’nin Romanlarında Ruhsal Problemli Şahısların İşlevi

Year 2025, Volume: 13 Issue: 3, 1633 - 1653, 30.12.2025
https://doi.org/10.18506/anemon.1694407

Abstract

Zülfü Livaneli’nin romanlarındaki ruhsal problemli şahıslar olumlu ve olumsuz olmak üzere ikiye ayrılır. Bunlardan olumlu şahıslar hakikati destekleyen söylem ve tavırlar sergilerler. Böylece akli dengesi yerinde olan insanların eleştirmeye cesaret edemediği feodalite ve ataerkil yaşam düşüncesinin dışına çıkarlar. Olumlu şahıslar herkesin sustuğu yerde gerçekleri dile getirirler. Bazı söylemleri delilik ve bilgelik arasında gidip gelir. Böylece yazar ruhsal bozukluğa sahip olumlu davranışlar sergileyen şahıslar aracılığıyla toplumun eleştirisini yapma imkânı bulur. Bunun yanında Livaneli’nin romanlarında geçen ruhsal sorunlara sahip olumsuz yönlü şahıslar ise kendilerine ya da çevrelerine zarar veren şahıslardır. Bedenlerine zarar verenler hayattan beklentilerinin kalmadığını düşünürler. Yaşamayı anlamsız buldukları için intihar ederler. Başkalarına zarar verenler ise çocukluklarından itibaren korku travmasını üzerinden atamamış ya da saplantılı aşka kapılan şahıslardır. Her iki olumsuz halde de ortada büyük acılar bırakırlar. Yazar, romanlarında kullandığı bu kişiler aracılığıyla toplumun üzerinde mutabık kaldığı bazı konulara göndermede bulunur. Bu makalede Livaneli’nin romanlarında geçen olumlu ve olumsuz yönlü ruhsal problemli şahısların işlevleri incelenecektir.

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  • Akçakaya, M.S. (2021). The pleasant dynamics of madness in Turkish literature [Unpublished Master’s Thesis Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University]. YÖK National Thesis Center.
  • Aktay, Y. (2011). Fear and power (2nd edition). Pinar Publications.
  • Butor, M. (1995). The Novel as a Quest (H. Salihoğlu, Ed.), 20th Century Literary Art (pp. 297–302). Imge Bookstore.
  • Çakır, R. & Bozan, İ. (2009). Is there neighborhood pressure or not? Dogan Bookstore.
  • Eco, U. (2015). Six walks in the narrative forest (K. Atakay, Trans.). Can Publications.
  • Foucault, M. (2006). The history of madness (M. A. Kılıçbay, Trans.). Image Bookstore.
  • Foucault, M. (2015). The great confinement (I. Ergüden & F. Keskin, Trans.). Ayrıntı Publications.
  • Karasar, N. (2005). Scientific research method. Nobel Publishing Distribution. Kılınç Özüölmez, P. (2019). Examining Michel Foucault's conceptualization of power and the subject through the problem of surveillance: Black Mirror-Arkangel. Selçuk Communication, 12(2), 630–655.
  • Livaneli, Z. (1996). The eye of the viper. Doğan Kitap.
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  • Livaneli, Z. (2020). Last island. Inkılap Publications.
  • Livaneli, Z. (2021). The fisherman and his son. Inkılap Publications.
  • Livaneli, Z. (2022). My brother’s story. Inkılap Publications.
  • Moran, B. (2010). Literary theories and criticism. Contact Publications.
  • Narlı, M. (2013). Literature and madness. Akçağ Publications.
  • Özarslan, O. (2016). The world of libertines: Entertainment and masculinity in the countryside. İletişim Publications.
  • Öztürk, S. & Yıldız, O. (2016). Madness in films: The relationship between madness and power from a Foucauldian perspective. Erciyes Communication Journal, 4(4), 2–14. https://doi.org/10.17680/akademia.37556
  • Sayın, Ö. (1994). Introduction to sociology (2nd edition). University Books.
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  • Tekin, M. (2020). The Novel system: Novel elements 1. Ötüken Publishing.
  • URL-1: Kaşıkçı, E. (2016, April 15). A dark mental illness that can be defined as an obsession: Monomania. Onedio. https://onedio.com/haber/en-kisa-halyle-saplanti-olarak-tanimmayan-karanlik-bir-zihinsel-hastalik-monomani-705593. Accessed: 12.12.2024.
  • Wilde, O. (2023). The portrait of dorian gray (N. Yeniobalı, Trans.). Can Publications.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Modern Turkish Literature in Turkiye Field
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Mehmet Dinç 0000-0002-2001-2936

Submission Date May 7, 2025
Acceptance Date December 9, 2025
Publication Date December 30, 2025
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 13 Issue: 3

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APA Dinç, M. (2025). The Function of Mentally Troubled Persons in Zülfü Livaneli’s Novels. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 13(3), 1633-1653. https://doi.org/10.18506/anemon.1694407