Palavra, carne selvagem: memória e violência em Maria Flor etc. de Arriete Vilela

Abstract

This study examines the short stories in Maria Flor etc., by Arriete Vilela, focusing on the relationship between memory and violence as structural elements of the narrative. The objective is to analyze how the characters, especially female figures, experience abandonment in a space marked by neglect and marginalization, highlighting the role of memory and violence in the construction of their identities. The methodology consists of a literary analysis of selected passages, emphasizing Vilela's raw and symbolic language that reflects conditions of abandonment and solitude. Findings reveal that the portrayal of violence in the work exposes social wounds and underscores the importance of memory, even under conditions of pain and abandonment. This research contributes to the critical appreciation of the author and to an understanding of her relevance in Alagoan literature, addressing violence and the search for identity as expressions of freedom and resistance. The purpose is to deepen the understanding of Vilela's literary form and to demonstrate that the aesthetic of Maria Flor etc. offers readers a transformative experience, fostering critical reflection on social and emotional issues and expanding the understanding of abandonment, both individually and globally. Thus, the theoretical basis for this research was taken the studies of Schmidt (2024), Santos (2020a), Santos (2020b), Seligmann- silva, Ginzburg, & Hardman (2012), Lima (2011).