THE FRAGMENTATION OF THE IDENTITY OF THE TEACHING SUBJECT IN THE WORK: THE ACCEPTANCE OF HOMOSEXUALITY
Публикувано на: 22 Ное 2023, 11:15
This article aims to analyze the identity of the character Pedro, teacher and protagonist of the novel Astart , by Acreian writer Elonilson Parente. The work tells the story of an inexperienced teacher who taught classes at Escola Municipal Pedro Afonso Correia, in Seringal Martins/Feijó, who needed to show his ability and commitment to the teaching and learning process for children and gain the credibility of the residents of this community. The methodology used in the preparation of this work will be descriptive and bibliographical review. To do this, we will use as a theoretical contribution the writings of Derrida (2001), Freire (1996), Hall (2000; 2006), Ferrari (2004) and Foucault (2004). The analysis of the work discusses the trajectory that the young man takes until he arrives at Seringal Martins / Feijó, where he will teach classes to children. Getting involved with a beautiful young woman named Rebeca. The young teacher goes through a process of inner conflict when he feels attracted to a young man of the same sex, Henrique. In a love triangle, the young man chooses to maintain his romantic relationship with Henrique, but this relationship will be interrupted by a fatality that will separate the lovers forever. The work shows the process of recognition and acceptance of the main character's sexual choice, who goes through an inner conflict, hidden since childhood when he realizes his interest and desire for people of the same sex. Bound by the customs and precepts of a traditional society, it is possible to infer from the work the process of fragmentation of this young man's identity when he accepted himself as a homosexual.
Keywords: Fragmentation, Identity, Homosexuality, Teacher, Departure.
1. INTRODUCTION
The article is structured as follows: an introduction, followed by three sections. The first section presents the process of young Pedro's displacement when he leaves his parents' house, heading to Seringal Martins/Feijó, to work as a teacher. In order to become independent and rise professionally, the young protagonist of the narrative continues in search of his goals on a journey marked by depressive moments, taciturn by time and by the facts that unfold throughout the character's journey, through the waters of the river Envira/AC. Throughout this section, we also highlight the process of transformation that the young teacher undergoes when he Phone Number Data discovers that he has his own will. At first, he becomes involved with a young woman called Rebeca, which happens at a time when the young man finds himself in a state of melancholy as he misses his family, as well as adapting to his new routine. In a second moment, Pedro falls in love with a young man of the same sex, Henrique, at which time a process of inner conflict arises in Pedro's life when accepting or not accepting his feelings for Henrique. The young teacher seeks to circumvent this feeling due to the fear and discrimination he could face because of this feeling. Finally, we seek to discuss the importance of the teacher and the construction of the subject in modernity. It is important to highlight that becoming a teacher requires, in addition to repeating educational practices, planning, studies, creativity and dedication in order to lead the student to critical thinking. Despite being very young, Pedro is dedicated to this profession. The relationship established with students in the community went beyond the walls of the classroom, a preponderant factor for this. We highlight the fact that the school is located in a small community, in a rural area, where emotional ties become much easier to establish. built since everyone practically experiences the same routines and the same leisure moments, and this friendly relationship was maintained not only with their students, but also with their families.
In the third section, we will discuss Pedro's acceptance of his homosexual identity. It is known that the formation of a subject's identity in general is always in the process of construction, depending on the dynamics of social relations. In a process of identity fragmentation, changes occur gradually depending on the group in which the individual is inserted. We highlight in the work Pedro's reluctance to accept himself as a homosexual, and this is justifiable because we are rooted in a society, which despite bringing discussions related to gay causes, prejudice and discrimination still prevail. Despite this reluctance, the love they both felt was strong enough to accept each other and live unforgettable moments, to the point of considering the possibility of leaving Seringal together and facing any feelings of prejudice, however this was not possible due to the tragedy that devastated the lovers of our romance. Finally, we present the final results of the work.
2. A LOOK AT THE ROMANCE A PARTIDA , BY ELONILSON PARENTE: THE COURSE OF THE NARRATIVE AND THE EFFECTS OF ITS DISPLACEMENT
Literature has developed over decades and centuries, always bringing a demarcation line of sociocultural reality through the written portrait of individual and collective characteristics of people and societies that manifest themselves throughout the narratives. In this line, the novel A match , by Elonilson Parente, stands out, a literary work of a regional nature in which the author describes in great detail the trajectory of a young teacher who, after leaving his family, encounters numerous challenges on his journey in search of new opportunities, independence and professional advancement.
The novel, at first, tells the story of a teacher who seeks to broaden his horizons by accepting to teach classes in the interior of the State of Acre. During the narrative it is possible to notice a series of signs that manifest themselves as elements of understanding and discoveries regarding the starting idea. A departure that occurs in depressive movements, taciturn by time and by the facts that unfold throughout the character's journey, from departure to departure.
When looking at the narrative, the first movement proposed by the character is moving, the meetings and goodbyes that accumulate in a symptomatic way, generating sensations and shivers in the face of the reality that he will have to experience in the distant interior of the State of Acre.
Keywords: Fragmentation, Identity, Homosexuality, Teacher, Departure.
1. INTRODUCTION
The article is structured as follows: an introduction, followed by three sections. The first section presents the process of young Pedro's displacement when he leaves his parents' house, heading to Seringal Martins/Feijó, to work as a teacher. In order to become independent and rise professionally, the young protagonist of the narrative continues in search of his goals on a journey marked by depressive moments, taciturn by time and by the facts that unfold throughout the character's journey, through the waters of the river Envira/AC. Throughout this section, we also highlight the process of transformation that the young teacher undergoes when he Phone Number Data discovers that he has his own will. At first, he becomes involved with a young woman called Rebeca, which happens at a time when the young man finds himself in a state of melancholy as he misses his family, as well as adapting to his new routine. In a second moment, Pedro falls in love with a young man of the same sex, Henrique, at which time a process of inner conflict arises in Pedro's life when accepting or not accepting his feelings for Henrique. The young teacher seeks to circumvent this feeling due to the fear and discrimination he could face because of this feeling. Finally, we seek to discuss the importance of the teacher and the construction of the subject in modernity. It is important to highlight that becoming a teacher requires, in addition to repeating educational practices, planning, studies, creativity and dedication in order to lead the student to critical thinking. Despite being very young, Pedro is dedicated to this profession. The relationship established with students in the community went beyond the walls of the classroom, a preponderant factor for this. We highlight the fact that the school is located in a small community, in a rural area, where emotional ties become much easier to establish. built since everyone practically experiences the same routines and the same leisure moments, and this friendly relationship was maintained not only with their students, but also with their families.
In the third section, we will discuss Pedro's acceptance of his homosexual identity. It is known that the formation of a subject's identity in general is always in the process of construction, depending on the dynamics of social relations. In a process of identity fragmentation, changes occur gradually depending on the group in which the individual is inserted. We highlight in the work Pedro's reluctance to accept himself as a homosexual, and this is justifiable because we are rooted in a society, which despite bringing discussions related to gay causes, prejudice and discrimination still prevail. Despite this reluctance, the love they both felt was strong enough to accept each other and live unforgettable moments, to the point of considering the possibility of leaving Seringal together and facing any feelings of prejudice, however this was not possible due to the tragedy that devastated the lovers of our romance. Finally, we present the final results of the work.
2. A LOOK AT THE ROMANCE A PARTIDA , BY ELONILSON PARENTE: THE COURSE OF THE NARRATIVE AND THE EFFECTS OF ITS DISPLACEMENT
Literature has developed over decades and centuries, always bringing a demarcation line of sociocultural reality through the written portrait of individual and collective characteristics of people and societies that manifest themselves throughout the narratives. In this line, the novel A match , by Elonilson Parente, stands out, a literary work of a regional nature in which the author describes in great detail the trajectory of a young teacher who, after leaving his family, encounters numerous challenges on his journey in search of new opportunities, independence and professional advancement.
The novel, at first, tells the story of a teacher who seeks to broaden his horizons by accepting to teach classes in the interior of the State of Acre. During the narrative it is possible to notice a series of signs that manifest themselves as elements of understanding and discoveries regarding the starting idea. A departure that occurs in depressive movements, taciturn by time and by the facts that unfold throughout the character's journey, from departure to departure.
When looking at the narrative, the first movement proposed by the character is moving, the meetings and goodbyes that accumulate in a symptomatic way, generating sensations and shivers in the face of the reality that he will have to experience in the distant interior of the State of Acre.