O uso das variações linguísticas na literatura de cordel com a inserção da obra "O Auto da Compadecida"

Abstract

This study aims to explore the role of linguistic variations in cordel literature and in Ariano Suassuna's "O Auto da Compadecida", analyzing their contributions to the appreciation of Northeastern culture and the fight against linguistic prejudice. The specific objectives include investigating the relationship between orality and writing in cordel; identifying the representativeness of regional expressions in Suassuna's work; and proposing reflections on the pedagogical use of these cultural manifestations in the teaching of Portuguese. The research is justified by the relevance of promoting inclusion and respect for linguistic diversity in the school environment, highlighting the importance of regional literature as a pedagogical tool. The guiding question was: how do the linguistic variations present in cordel literature and in "O Auto da Compadecida" contribute to the appreciation of cultural identity and the fight against linguistic prejudice? Based on theorists such as Marcos Bagno (2007), Stella Maris Bortoni-Ricardo (2004), and Luís da Câmara Cascudo (1984), the study adopted a qualitative approach centered on a bibliographic review. The analysis focused on the characteristics of linguistic variation, orality, and regionalisms present both in cordel literature and in Suassuna's work. The results show that linguistic variations, often perceived as markers of prejudice, are legitimate expressions of cultural identity, reinforced by the poetic and oral nature of cordel and the representativeness of Suassuna's characters and plots. Therefore, it is suggested that future studies deepen the pedagogical application of these cultural manifestations and their relationship with other forms of artistic and literary expression.