METAMORFOSEANDO NARRATIVAS: PROTAGONISMO E A REPRESENTATIVIDADE NEGRA POSITIVA NA OBRA A COR DA TERNURA, DE GENI GUIMARÃES

Abstract

This study presents an analysis of the representation of positive black identity in the book A cor da ternura (1989) by Geni Guimarães, aiming to demonstrate how the author breaks with canonical standards, offering positive representation through her black characters. The objects of analysis were the short stories “Alicerce” and “Momento cristalino”. Aspects of how the selected texts bring new perspectives and positive representation for black women were highlighted, in addition to addressing the discussion about the importance of black-Brazilian literature in the Brazilian literary scene. The work also reflects on the representations of black women in canonical literature and black-Brazilian literature from the perspective of those who write. The research adopts a qualitative approach with content analysis, allowing for critical interpretation, that is, taking a stance on the meanings of the studied material. The analyses were conducted based on the works of Cuti (2010), Evaristo (2009), Cavalleiro (2000), Texeira (2024), Galdino (2020), Novaes (2023), Fernandes and Gomes (2020), Castilho (2004), Cruz and Tofanelo (2019), Ribeiro (2017), hooks (2019), and Santos (2020). The research results show that Geni Guimarães, in A cor da ternura (1989), employs narrative strategies that subvert canonical stereotypes and value black identity. The analysis of the short stories reveals aspects of resistance, empowerment, social mobility, and emancipation. Therefore, the work presents positive representations and contributes to the appreciation of black-Brazilian literature.