O saber na construção do ser humano: considerações a partir da obra“Vidas Secas” de Graciliano Ramos

Abstract

This work proposes a reflection on the importance of education in the formation of human beings, highlighting both the influence of school education and family education. Based on the work “Vidas Secas” (1938) by Graciliano Ramos, the study examines how knowledge acquired through family education contributes to intellectual growth and the formation of critical subjects, capable of claiming their human dignity. The literary work serves as a starting point for analyzing the interactions between literature, social issues and formal education. Authors such as Botoso (2013), Couvre (1991), Elias (2007), Freire (1978-1998) and Libâneo (2010), provide a theoretical lens to understand the complexities portrayed in the work of Graciliano Ramos, especially with regard to inequality, identity, oppression and resistance. The study is structured into chapters that explore various aspects related to human communication, education and society. The research seeks to understand how the lack of access to educated verbal language can lead to oppression and how family education can influence the school education process. Furthermore, questions are raised about the role of education in modifying social structures caused by poverty and lack of necessary knowledge. Throughout the work, the interconnections between education, language, literature and society are explored, highlighting the importance of communication for the formation of conscious and active individuals in the public sphere. In short, the study aims to provide a critical and reflective analysis of how literature can influence the perception and understanding of social issues, impacting education and promoting a fairer and more inclusive society.