Uma análise de identidade de gênero do personagem Ricardo em “A confissão de Lúcio”, de Mário de Sá-carneiro a partir da Teoria Queer

Abstract

This study presents the theme of gender identity in Portuguese literature, from an analysis of the character Ricardo in contrast with the other characters in the short story "A Confissão de Lúcio", by Mário de SáCarneiro, one of the most important works of Portuguese modernism. The analysis is specifically about Ricardo's behavior and his relationship with Lúcio and Marta based on the contributions of Queer Theory, which discusses gender issues regarding the LGBTQIAP+ community, with the purpose of discussing such a relevant theme for today's society, since discussions about sexuality and gender identity have been increasingly discussed, and which can use literature as a basis, since the narratives and the characters can justify and help explain these issues in a very significant way. Based on the analysis of the gender identity of the above mentioned character, and under the Queer Theory point of view, this paper aims to present this issue as a present and important aspect in literature and in society in general. Thus, it is concluded that there is very strong evidence about the character Ricardo being sheltered within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, showing that literature is an art of life representation.