Lucas de Souza

Herdeiras do mar, de Mary Lynn Bracht: memória, trauma e dominação política do corpo feminino

Introduction

Herdeiras do mar, de mary lynn bracht: memória, trauma e dominação política do corpo feminino. Analisa 'Herdeiras do Mar' de Mary Lynn Bracht, explorando a memória, trauma e dominação política do corpo feminino durante a invasão da Coreia e as ‘mulheres de conforto’.

Abstract

Este artigo tem por intenção analisar a obra Herdeiras do Mar e sua relação da escrita fictícia tendo como base um fato histórico. A partir de relatos de pessoas do lugar de origem de sua família, a autora recriou momentos que lhe foram contados, associando-os a personagens que ilustraram os horrores da invasão da Coreia e os abusos sofridos por sua população, em especial as meninas que ficaram conhecidas como ‘mulheres de conforto’. Seguindo as análises de Mbembe em Necropolítica (2016), pretende-se ainda verificar como toda essa situação de violência se relaciona com o domínio sobre o corpo feminino como uma ferramenta de colonização hostil e eficiente; e como isso tudo cria traumas e dissolve famílias e comunidades, enquanto elas lutam para manter sua dignidade e cultura vivas.

Review

The proposed article, "Herdeiras do mar, de Mary Lynn Bracht: memória, trauma e dominação política do corpo feminino," offers a compelling and highly relevant analysis of Mary Lynn Bracht's novel, *Herdeiras do Mar*. By positioning the fictional narrative within the brutal historical reality of the Korean invasion and the egregious suffering of "comfort women," the author immediately establishes a strong foundation for an impactful study. The intent to explore how a literary work re-fictionalizes recounted historical trauma, particularly concerning the female body, is timely and promises to contribute significantly to studies in postcolonial literature, gender studies, and trauma theory. The explicit mention of Mbembe's *Necropolitics* as a theoretical lens further elevates the intellectual ambition of this piece, suggesting a sophisticated engagement with critical theory. The abstract outlines a powerful analytical framework, proposing to examine the domination of the female body as a tool of hostile and efficient colonization. This focus on the body as a primary site for political control and violence, as filtered through the experiences of the 'comfort women,' is crucial for understanding the enduring legacies of such historical atrocities. The article's intention to trace how this violence generates profound trauma and leads to the dissolution of families and communities, even as they struggle to preserve dignity and culture, is a particularly poignant and vital aspect of its argument. Leveraging Mbembe's concepts of necropolitical power promises a rigorous and insightful dissection of how states exert control over life and death, particularly in contexts of systematic subjugation and gendered violence. This article presents an important and necessary intervention in discussions surrounding historical memory, state-sanctioned violence, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of dehumanization. Its interdisciplinary approach, bridging literary analysis with historical trauma and political theory, signals a nuanced and comprehensive examination of a critical subject. The originality of applying *Necropolitics* to the specific context of *Herdeiras do Mar* and the 'comfort women' narrative is commendable and suggests the potential for fresh insights into established fields. Given its clear objectives, strong theoretical grounding, and profound thematic relevance, this article is highly recommended for publication and promises to be a valuable addition to scholarly discourse.

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