Caminhos literários de Carolina Maria de Jesus em Diário de Bitita e Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie em Hibisco roxo: diálogos e reflexões sob a ótica comparatista

Abstract

Literary paths of Carolina Maria de Jesus in Diário de Bitita and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in Purple Hibiscus: dialogues and reflections from a comparative perspective presents two black writers, Carolina Maria de Jesus and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, their literary work as well as a comparative dialogue between them. Although chronologically separated, this thesis aims to highlight the fact that both write about similar themes which are relevant for the field of black women’s literature. Among the topics included in these literary dialogues are gender, race, and social class issues. Beyond the similarities found in the literary works of the two writers, this thesis also aims to discuss the aspects that distance them. As theoretical contributions for the discussions and reflections about the themes proposed, relevant and significant names such as Conceição Evaristo, Angela Davis, Djamila Ribeiro, bell hooks, Sueli Carneiro and others are cited. It is important to say that all reflections are based on an intersectional perspective of the black woman, her point of view in relation to the society she belongs to and the constant challenges she must deal with, both as a writer and as a citizen. This thesis aims to go far beyond discussions and reflections, it aims to highlight black women’s protagonism in many different areas, especially in literature