This article offers an ecological analysis of Malika Mokeddem's novel N'Zid
(2001), moving beyond postcolonial and anthropocentric interpretations. It
centers on the protagonist Nora's individuation, arguing this process is
intrinsically linked to her evolving relationship with the aquatic environment
from which she emerges. The article aims to situate N'Zid within an ecological
perspective, particularly relevant in the Anthropocene, an era compelling a
reassessment of humanity's place. Echoing Bruno Latour, addressing
inter-relationality is essential as the stable physical framework of the Moderns
becomes unstable. This view necessitates rethinking environmental issues and
encourages a scientific interpretation of the novel, drawing on neurosciences,
ecological studies, and French eco-philosophy rooted in Gilbert Simondon's work.