A representação do bullying na obra "A terra dos meninos pelados", de Graciliano Ramos

Abstract

This paper, entitled "The representation of bullying in the work The land of naked boys, by Graciliano Ramos", deals with the relevance of literature as a tool for understanding the dynamics and social impacts of this form of violence. The work tells the story of a boy who is bullied due to his physical appearance, exploring themes such as social exclusion and psychological violence through the character Raimundo, who creates an imaginary world where he seeks refuge and acceptance. Bullying, a phenomenon marked by repeated acts of physical and psychological violence, continues to be a significant problem in contemporary society, especially in the school environment. In this sense, the general objective of this paper is to reflect on the representations of bullying in the work A Terra dos Meninos Pelados, by Graciliano Ramos. The specific objectives are: to investigate how the themes addressed in the work relate to contemporary social issues; to present concepts and main characteristics of bullying in Brazilian society; to describe the most recurrent situations in which the phenomenon of bullying occurs in the narrative; and to explain how literature can contribute to human development. In order to achieve the proposed objectives, a bibliographic and exploratory research was carried out, with a qualitative approach. As a theoretical basis, we used studies by Leão (2010), Bettelheim (2002), Galli (2017), Fante (2005), Maldonado (2011), Selingardi (2012), Koch and Elias (2006), and Solé (1998), which deal with the relevance of reading and the role of literature in the construction of ethical and social values. The analysis showed that The land of naked boys is an essential work for the formation of more conscious and critical citizens, because, by portraying the journey of the character, Graciliano Ramos, in addition to denouncing the cruelty of bullying, it invites the reader to reflect on their own attitudes and to build more inclusive and supportive relationships. Thus, as a tool for human development, literature promotes critical reflection and empathy by allowing the reader to put themselves in the other's shoes and understand the complexity of social relationships.