Mirella Carvalho do Carmo, Andréa Portolomeos

A presença-ausência da figura materna e a desconstrução da linhagem patriarcal em Menino sem passado

Introduction

A presença-ausência da figura materna e a desconstrução da linhagem patriarcal em menino sem passado. Estudo de 'Menino sem passado' de Silviano Santiago. Analisa a presença-ausência materna e a desconstrução da linhagem patriarcal, usando a imagem do vitral. Orfandade e crítica literária.

Abstract

Este artigo analisa a obra Menino sem passado, de Silviano Santiago, para evidenciar como, desde a infância, a vida do autor é marcada pela morte prematura da mãe. Para tal, busca-se compreender a figura materna não como um corpo ausente, mas sim como uma falta que ama, estabelecendo uma referência à poesia de Drummond. Essa discussão sobre a orfandade de Silviano, manifestada na presença-ausência da mãe, respalda-se em Carlos Drummond de Andrade (2015), Mário de Andrade (1988), Roland Barthes (1984) e Silviano Santiago (1988, 2005, 2021a, 2021b). Considerando a figura materna como falta que ama, reflete-se sobre a desconstrução da estrutura patriarcal na obra. Afinal, a narrativa abandona a imagem da árvore genealógica e utiliza o vitral de Charthes, constituído por enxertos, para destituir a centralidade da imagem paterna. Para isso, recorre-se, sobretudo, aos estudos de Silviano Santiago (1976, 2021a, 2021b). 

Review

The article, "A presença-ausência da figura materna e a desconstrução da linhagem patriarcal em Menino sem passado," proposes an insightful analysis of Silviano Santiago's *Menino sem passado*. The abstract clearly articulates the central premise: exploring how the premature death of the author's mother profoundly shapes his work, moving beyond a simple interpretation of absence to conceptualize the maternal figure as a "falta que ama" (an absent presence that loves). This innovative framing promises a nuanced reading that links personal experience, specifically orphanhood, to a broader critical intervention concerning patriarchal structures. The study’s ambition to deconstruct traditional genealogical narratives by employing the metaphor of the Chartres stained glass instead of the family tree is particularly intriguing and suggests a sophisticated engagement with literary form and thematic content. The methodological approach appears robust, drawing upon a rich intertextual dialogue with key intellectual figures such as Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Mário de Andrade, Roland Barthes, and Silviano Santiago himself. This theoretical grounding provides a solid foundation for the proposed analysis, allowing for a multifaceted exploration of the maternal presence-absence. The focus on the "falta que ama" as a central analytical lens is a commendable strength, offering a compelling perspective on how absence can be generative and formative. Furthermore, the article's specific engagement with the symbolic shift from the genealogical tree to the "vitral de Chartres" as a mechanism for undermining patriarchal centrality points to an original and promising analytical strategy, deeply embedded in the narrative’s metaphorical landscape. While the abstract clearly outlines a compelling argument, the full article should strive to thoroughly elaborate on the precise mechanisms through which the "falta que ama" of the maternal figure directly contributes to the "desconstrução da linhagem patriarcal." It would be beneficial to see how this deconstruction manifests narratively and thematically within *Menino sem passado*, moving beyond the initial metaphor to demonstrate its textual realization. A deeper exploration of the chosen theoretical references—ensuring they are not merely cited but actively and critically integrated into the analytical framework—will also strengthen the argument. Overall, the abstract presents a highly promising study that offers a fresh and complex reading of Silviano Santiago, inviting further exploration into the intricate relationship between personal trauma, symbolic representation, and socio-cultural critique.

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