Quem conta um conto aumenta um ponto: A contribuição da história contada na construção de identidade de um povo

Abstract

Stories are inherent to humanity. Therefore, they can be perceived at all times and in all times. It is noticeable that through stories we remember the past, make and experience stories in the present time and imagine new stories to be created in the future. The general objective of this paper is to bring the story told as a cornerstone for the construction of a society's identity, emphatically, the construction of the identity of the people of Maceió and Alagoas. The paper arises from the need to promote awareness - social, cultural and ancestral - with a very specific focus on our city and state, since these were and often still are the stage for brutal events. It is worth mentioning that, aiming to achieve its objective, this paper will go beyond conveniently academic writing and will often narrow down to a dialogue with you, the reader. The methodology used covers not only bibliographical research, but also reports of the author's experiences, study and theoretical contribution on the theme in general. Consequently, counting on the contribution of several scholars such as Higa (2023), Abate and Stoltz (2020), Bedran (2012), Aranha (2006) and Galeano (undated). Finally, we come to the conclusion that it is extremely necessary for our history to be told and heard. Because in order to start making changes, we need to take the first step and for this first step to be taken we need to invest in decolonial education. Turning an exclusive look at the adult, believing that we first need to educate ourselves so that we can be assertive in the educational processes with our children.