Banca de DEFESA: ANDREZA KAROLINE CAVALCANTI MARTINS

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STUDENT : ANDREZA KAROLINE CAVALCANTI MARTINS
DATE: 25/08/2025
TIME: 14:00
LOCAL: RECIFE - ON LINE
TITLE:

Memory and space in Noturno sem música, by Gilvan Lemos

KEY WORDS:

Memory; Space; Noturno sem música; Gilvan Lemos; Identity.

 

PAGES: 95
BIG AREA: Lingüística, Letras e Artes
AREA: Letras
SUBÁREA: Literatura Brasileira
SUMMARY:

The main objective of the dissertation is to analyze how the concepts of memory and space contribute to the construction of the protagonist Jonas's identity in the novel Noturno sem música, by Gilvan Lemos. The research is based on the hypothesis that space does not merely present itself as a backdrop, but as a symbolic and affective element capable of interacting with the memories and transformations of the main character. Memory, in turn, is understood as a dynamic force that structures narratives and reconfigures individual and collective experiences. The adopted methodology is qualitative, of a bibliographic nature, based on an interdisciplinary dialogue between literary theory, philosophy, sociology, psychology, and geography. The theoretical journey begins with the mythical roots of memory, based on Hesiod and the figure of Mnemosyne, and continues through the philosophical contributions of Plato and Aristotle. In the modern and contemporary field, the theories of Henri Bergson, Maurice Halbwachs, Paul Ricoeur, Ecléa Bosi, and Aleida Assmann are mobilized, which expand the understanding of memory in its subjective, collective, affective, and cultural dimensions. For the analysis of space, the work draws on the reflections of Gaston Bachelard, Yi-Fu Tuan, Luis Alberto Brandão, Ozíris Borges Filho, and Abdala Júnior, who understand space as a symbolic, sensitive, and structuring dimension of the narrative. The justification for the research lies in the relevance of Gilvan Lemos' work to Brazilian literature and the scarcity of studies focused on the articulation between memory and space in his production. The analysis of the novel is preceded by reflections on Brazilian literary criticism, with emphasis on Raimundo Carrero, Olívio Montenegro, and Antonio Candido, as well as narratological considerations based on Norman Friedman. The work is organized into four interconnected chapters: the first two construct the theoretical framework on memory and space, the third investigates Gilvan Lemos's narrative style, and the fourth analyzes Jonas's trajectory in light of the discussed categories. The justification for the study lies in the relevance of Gilvan Lemos' work to Brazilian literature and the need to deepen the understanding of the relationships between space, memory, and subjectivity in fiction. The choice of Noturno sem música, the author's debut novel, was made due to its symbolic density and its sensitive portrayal of the maturation process of a young man from the northeastern countryside. The results of the analysis reveal that the protagonist's memory is continuously activated by the spaces he inhabits or recalls, which function as narrative devices that structure his identity. The domestic space, the factory, the city, and the house of boss Raimundo not only set the scene for the narrative but also catalyze feelings, reveal conflicts, and solidify Jonas's subjectivity. The intertwining of memory and space in the work reveals an affective geography that transcends materiality and intensifies the literary experience. It is concluded that the narrative spaces and the character's reminiscences operate as constitutive forces of their trajectory, articulating time, affection, and identity in a sensitive and sophisticated literary structure.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - JOAO BATISTA PEREIRA
Interna - AMANDA BRANDAO ARAUJO MORENO
Externa à Instituição - CAROLINA DE AQUINO GOMES - UFPI