Do espelho quebrado à luz de Tieta: a representação feminina na escrita de Jorge Amado

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the representation of women in Tieta do Agreste, by Jorge Amado, seeking to identify the literary and social elements that shape the female characters and to discuss their implications within both Brazilian literature and the society of the time. The research intends to examine the function of women in the Brazilian literary imagination, revealing how literature can both reflect and challenge gender relations and social dynamics. Literature is a fundamental field for debating the space of women in society, as narratives allow authors to expose, question, and transform perceptions of the female condition, reflecting realities and aspirations that surpass social and cultural boundaries. In this context, Tieta do Agreste, published in 1977, stands out as a remarkable work of Brazilian literature. With rich language and humor, it addresses the social contradictions of the Northeast, presenting Tieta as a bold woman who challenges the conventions and prejudices of her community. The study proposes to investigate how the female figure is represented in the novel, with particular attention to sexuality, freedom, and autonomy, and how Jorge Amado, through Tieta, criticizes the conservative morals of the period, giving voice to marginalized and repressed women. Tieta’s trajectory is analyzed as a symbol of resistance and social transformation. The research is based on a bibliographic review supported by authors such as Simone de Beauvoir (1970), Judith Butler (2003), among others who discuss gender and feminist issues. Thus, Jorge Amado presents Tieta as a powerful representation of the struggle for autonomy and equality, fostering critical reflection on the role of women in literature and Brazilian society