As representações do 2° Reinado brasileiro na telenovela "Nos tempos do imperador"

Abstract

The present work consists of an analysis of the period known as the Brazilian Second Reign and its representations in the telenovela Nos Tempos do Imperador, produced and broadcast by Rede Globo in 2021. Its main objective is to examine how the history of Brazil’s Second Reign was presented to the public through this fictional work. Roger Chartier’s theory of representations was essential for the analysis and development of the research, as it helped us reflect on how this period of Brazilian history was portrayed in the aforementioned telenovela. In addition to the telenovela—our primary source for analysis—it was also necessary to use bibliographical sources such as books, dissertations, articles, and theses, which enabled us to discuss the relationship between history and fiction. During the development of the study, all 154 episodes of the telenovela were watched, rewatched, and systematically outlined, with close attention to dialogues, costumes, settings, and the overall plot of the fictional narrative, guided by the specific objectives of this research. Subsequently, the bibliographical sources were also outlined in order to conduct the analysis and understand how the representations of the Second Reign were constructed in Nos Tempos do Imperador. The results were positive, showing that the producers carried out historiographical research during the making of the telenovela. The study concludes that the series can indeed be considered a historical source, while also acknowledging that, as a fictional work, certain modifications may have been made to adapt it to the audience, since its main purpose is entertainment.