Memória e narratividade na literatura contemporânea brasileira na obra Leite derramado, de Chico Buarque

Abstract

The present study aims to analyze the work Leite Derramado (2009), by Chico Buarque, through the aspects of narrative identity and memory as configuring elements of Contemporary Brazilian Literature. To this end, a qualitative research of bibliographic nature was adopted, as it relies on already elaborated material, mainly composed of books and scientific articles, substantiated on the perspectives of Halbwachs (1990), Cândido (2000), Le Goff (2003), Ricoeur (1991), Bergson (1999), among others. Initially, the general aspect of the narrative and its nuances were analyzed, investigating the structural and thematic elements that constitute it. Subsequently, the study delved into understanding how memory plays a fundamental role in reconstructing the past, exploring its implications for the formation of the character's subjectivity. In this process, an effort was made to analyze how the concepts of memory contribute to the construction of narrative identity, highlighting the relationship between the past, individual perception, and identity transformations throughout the plot. After the analyses, it was found that the character's identity directly influences the entire narrative, as their individuality changes over the course of the work, revealing the participation of other characters in this construction. This interconnection between identities within the narrative highlights how shared experiences and collective memories impact the formation of the self, creating a narrative fabric where each character contributes to shaping the protagonist Eulálio’s identity. Therefore, it is concluded that in the romance Leite Derramado (2009), narrative identity is revealed as dynamic and constantly evolving.