A FICCIONALIZAÇÃO DE PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA NA LITERATURA BRASILEIRA: UMA LEITURA A PARTIR DE MACHADO DE ASSIS E MIRIAM ALVES

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the representation of people with disabilities in Brazilian Literature, using as a study object the novel Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas (1881) by Machado de Assis, and the short story "A cega e a negra - uma fábula" from the book Mulher Mat(r)iz (2011) by Miriam Alves, as well as examining the impact of these representations on society. The theoretical basis for the analysis includes works such as A Epopéia Ignorada - A pessoa deficiente na História do mundo ontem e hoje (1986) by Otto Marques Silva, and A pessoa com deficiência na História do Brasil - Uma trajetória de silêncios e gritos (2020) by Emílio Figueira. Additionally, we will draw upon the literary field by utilizing the book A literatura e a formação do homem (1999) by Antônio Cândido. Through these theoretical frameworks, the literary works will be analyzed to understand how characters with disabilities are represented in these narratives, and the implications of these representations in the social imaginary concerning people with disabilities. Moreover, the aim is to reflect on how discussing this theme can contribute to the creation of a more inclusive and representative literature.