Uso do suspense e mistério: Técnicas narrativas em doze horas de terror de Marcos Rey

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the construction of suspense in the novel Doze Horas de Terror (1995), written by Marcos Rey, highlighting the narrative strategies employed by the author to evoke tension. The research adopts a qualitative approach, focusing on content analysis of the work. To achieve this, it is theoretically grounded in concepts such as the cliffhanger, the hero's journey, and Jungian archetypes, elements that frequently recur in suspense literature. These narrative techniques permeate the entire work, allowing Marcos Rey to keep the reader in a constant state of tension and emotional involvement, while guiding the plot with a dynamic pace and psychologically consistent characters. In this sense, a theoretical review is conducted based on the studies of Carl Gustav Jung (2016) and Christopher Vogler (2006), who examine the hero's journey as a framework for constructing contemporary narratives. The results obtained demonstrate that Marcos Rey structures suspense in a progressive and effective manner, employing narrative devices that ensure the reader's engagement from beginning to end. The presence of archetypal figures—such as the hero, the mentor, and the ally—adds a profound dimension to the storyline, enabling multiple interpretations and reinforcing the emotional impact of the narrative.