Allana Mayara Santos Castro, Lorena Natascha Angelim Mendes Batista, Thaís Fernandes Amorim

AFROCENTRICIDADES

Introduction

Afrocentricidades. Estudo comparativo do personagem Louis em 'Entrevista com o Vampiro' (série vs. livro), focando no protagonismo e identidade negra na mídia.

Abstract

O presente trabalho tem como escopo comparar a atuação do personagem Louis na adaptação cinematográfica na série Entrevista com o Vampiro (JONES, 2022) e sua primeira aparição em Rice (1991). Para tanto, analisaremos aspectos que aproximam e afastam os personagens do texto de partida e o de chegada. Fundamentamo-nos em Carvalhal (2006) , Coutinho (1994) e para basear a coleta de dados foi escolhido os pressupostos de Gil (2002) em pesquisa qualitativa, para fins de comparação entre trechos da obra e cenas do seriado de televisão. A discussão acerca da forma contraposta intersemioticamente das cenas, seguiu-se o estudo de cinema e literatura feito por Cardoso (2013); como o protagonismo negro é promovido ativamente na série, sob a ótica da posição desse indivíduo como figura sobrenatural e narrador protagonista, agora, repaginado, analisando por qual motivo houve essa troca de etnicidade - a partir de Nascimento (2009) e Dutra (2017); além das contribuições teóricas de Sardenberg (2014), Bär (2005), dentre outros. Os resultados apontam que a reconstrução do personagem faz-se fundamental na contemporaneidade, principalmente por meio visuais e literários, sendo essas esferas midiáticas importantes para identificação e construção de identidade e protagonismo da negritude. [...]

Review

The article "AFROCENTRICIDADES" proposes a timely and highly relevant comparative analysis of the character Louis in Anne Rice's *Interview with the Vampire*, contrasting his original portrayal in the 1991 novel with his contemporary adaptation in the 2022 television series (Jones, 2022). The title itself immediately signals a commitment to an Afrocentric perspective, which the abstract confirms by explicitly focusing on the active promotion of Black protagonism and identity within the series. This investigation into how a foundational character from gothic literature is re-imagined through a racial lens speaks directly to current discussions surrounding representation, adaptation, and cultural relevance in popular media. The methodology employed for this study appears robust and well-suited to its comparative aims. The authors propose a qualitative research approach, drawing on the principles of Gil (2002), to meticulously compare specific excerpts from the novel with scenes from the television series. This close reading is grounded in a strong theoretical framework, utilizing Carvalhal (2006) and Coutinho (1994) for adaptation studies, and Cardoso (2013) for intersemiotic analysis bridging cinema and literature. Crucially, the theoretical scaffolding extends to critical race theory with the inclusion of Nascimento (2009) and Dutra (2017) to specifically address and analyze the intentional shift in Louis's ethnicity and its socio-cultural implications, demonstrating a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to the subject matter. The anticipated findings suggest a significant contribution to the fields of adaptation studies, media studies, and critical race theory. The abstract indicates that the character's reconstruction is deemed "fundamental in contemporaneity," especially through visual and literary media, underscoring their power in fostering identification and constructing Black identity and protagonism. By examining the nuances of Louis's repaginated persona as a Black supernatural narrator, the research effectively highlights how media can serve as a crucial platform for challenging historical narratives and promoting diverse representations. This paper thus promises to offer valuable insights into the dynamic interplay between source material, adaptation, and the imperative for culturally resonant and inclusive storytelling in the 21st century.

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