Language and ideology in the texts by Gabrielle Roy which were published for children

This article studies the language of four stories by Gabrielle Roy that wer e published, though not written, for children. Lexical analysis indicates t hat the first text conveys, more subjectively than the others, and ideology reflecting both the society to which Roy belong as a child and her adult o utlook on this period of her life. The three other stories express a more p ersonal vision, explicitly urging reconciliation and harmony between animal s as well as human beings and extolling the benefits of freedom. This messa ge, which underlies all of the novelist's work, seems particularly suited t o young readers.