Hypertale: a discursive-mediological analysis of the work "Dia de folga", by Flávio Komatsu

Abstract

This paper presents a discursive-mediological analysis based on the work Dia de Folga, a hypertale by Flávio Vilela Komatsu. We hypothesize that this work has the potential to promote effects of meaning, caused by the different materialities that constitute works of this nature and, in addition, can promote the practice of hypertextual readings. We established as a general objective to carry out an analysis to identify and present the effects of meaning found through reading paths in the hypertale Dia de Folga. In order to achieve this general objective, 3 specific objectives were outlined: 1 - it consisted of contextualizing the genre Hypertale and other concepts necessary for the analysis; 2 - we established the presentation of a sample of the compositional elements of the work in question; 3 - we designed a discussion about the effects of meaning found during the investigation. To this end, we adopted as a methodology the discursive-media analysis proposed by Debray (2000), which examines the ideologies present in the discourses, promoting the understanding of the social context linked to the medium. In this sense, knowledge concerning French DA (MAINGUENEAU, 2015), essential concepts about hypertextual narratives (SPALDING, 2012) and literature as a humanizing practice (CANDIDO, 1972) were mobilized. Other theoretical contributions that argue about the discursive line (ORLANDI, 2020) and digital literature (SNYDER, 1997; HAYLES, 2003; MURRAY, 2003) supported this research. The first stage of the methodological procedures was to conduct a bibliographical research to provide a theoretical basis for the theme. Next, we present the work Dia de Folga and its trajectories. Next, we analyze trajectories 5, 29 and 55 and then systematize the data. The results indicated that these are essential for understanding the plot, as they activate effects of meaning, which are evidenced through emotions such as sadness and collapse, enabling a different experience for the reader and enhancing reflection on police violence addressed in the work and in Brazilian society.