This is conveyed in the film through the evolution of Sara Goldfarb's (Ellen Burstyn) character. A widowed mother, who is physiologically consumed by diet pills in the hope of being in peak condition when she appears on a TV quiz show. This gives shape to another interesting topic: to what extent do drugs alter an individual's physical state and mood? The character of Ellen Burstyn, Sara Goldfarb's physical and psychological structure is devastated at the end of the film due to the fixation of her appearance! Throughout the film he is constantly looking at the fridge, fighting every urge to eat! Conveying to the viewer it is evident that drug addiction can lead to harming one's body, which can result in loss of limbs, mind or even personal damage.