O presente estudo intenciona, fundamentalmente, mostrar que a produção ficcional de Camilo Castelo Branco constitui-se enquanto um legado romanesco que ultrapassa, em muito, a mera veiculação de histórias de amor. Assim sendo, alguns aspectos e temas caros à literatura do escritor de São Miguel de Seide são tomados como pilares desta análise, tais como a presença de um Portugal imerso em relações capitalistas, próprias do período oitocentista; um ambiente propício para o interesse financeiro e o desejo de base mimética, mas infecundo a afeições abnegadas; e a marcante atuação do narrador camiliano, uma instância que não se priva de desvelar, a todo o momento, os motores vis que, consoante sua opinião, impulsionam tanto a engrenagem desta materialista sociedade portuguesa quanto as atitudes das personagens que nela estão inseridas. Por fim, vale ressaltar que o corpus selecionado para esta apreciação da obra camiliana é composto pelos romances Onde está a Felicidade? e Um Homem de Brios, ambos de 1856. / The present study intends, primarily, to show that Camilo Castelo Brancos fictional production consists in a Romanesque legacy that passes much beyond the mere transmission of love stories. Thus, some important aspects and themes of the writer of São Miguel de Seides literature are taken as pillars of this analysis, such as the presence of a Portugal immersed in capitalist relations, typical of the 19th century, a proper ambience to the financial interest and the desire of mimetic basis, but barren to unselfish affections, and the camilian narrators remarkable performance, an instance that not abstains from unveiling, every time, the vile engines that, according to his opinion, stimulate as much the gear of this materialist Portuguese society as the characters attitudes inserted in it. Finally, it is pertinent to emphasize that the selected corpus for this camilian works appreciation is composed by the novels Onde está a Felicidade? and Um Homem de Brios, both from 1856.

Submitted by Noeme Timbo (noeme.timbo@metodista.br) on 2017-01-26T12:02:47Z No. of bitstreams: 1 GideanaSousa.pdf: 2682729 bytes, checksum: 5ec57ecb335f020e008c123896e1f756 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-01-26T12:02:47Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 GideanaSousa.pdf: 2682729 bytes, checksum: 5ec57ecb335f020e008c123896e1f756 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-09-20 / Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico - CNPq / This dissertation presents the results of research on Silas Malafaia - a well-known lecturer between evangelicals and among non- evangelicals in Brazil that uses the TV feature for about 33 years , where it holds programs with different formats over the years ; and an incisive speech relevant influence on many followers . His preaching condemns abortion , drug use and what sees as increasing the privileges of homosexuals , while he took the theology of prosperity. Using the theory of Mimetic Mechanism René Girard , and studying the context in which it was created and who was related from its beginnings , this research studies the evolution and positioning changes Silas Malafaia and the influence of his desire models. We will analyze in particular the transition to a more conservative theology Assembly of God to join the Positive Confession and Prosperity Theology, and the use of media not only toward Christians, but as a trade tool , which once fought . It started from the hypothesis that Silas Malafaia change his speech and preaching in that it takes as models of desire televangelists American pastors , as Morris Cerullo and Mike Murdock , who work in television media and are considered successful pastors. That the analysis , we differentiate two types of desire models - according to the mimetic desire theory of René Girard - in the life of Silas Malafaia : internal mediation models and external mediation. It is hoped that this work can contribute to the reflections on René Girard 's theory and for studies concerning the Assembleiano Pentecostalism and its various possibilities. / Esta dissertação de mestrado apresenta os resultados da pesquisa sobre Silas Malafaia – um conferencista conhecido entre evangélicos e entre não-evangélicos no Brasil que se utiliza do recurso televisivo há cerca de 33 anos, onde detém programas com formatos diversificados ao longo dos anos; e um discurso incisivo de relevante influência sobre muitos seguidores. Sua pregação condena o aborto, o uso de drogas e o que enxerga como aumento dos privilégios dos homossexuais, ao mesmo tempo em que assumiu a teologia da prosperidade. Usando da teoria do Mecanismo Mimético de René Girard, e estudando o contexto no qual foi criado e com quem se relacionou desde os seus primórdios, esta pesquisa estuda a evolução e mudanças de posicionamento de Silas Malafaia e a influência dos seus modelos de desejo. Analisaremos em particular a sua transição de uma teologia mais conservadora da Assembleia de Deus para adesão à Confissão Positiva e Teologia da Prosperidade, e a utilização da Mídia não apenas voltada para cristãos, mas como ferramenta de comercio, que antes combatia. Parte-se da hipótese de que Silas Malafaia muda seu discurso e pregação na medida em que assume como modelos de desejo pastores norte-americanos teleevangelistas, como Morris Cerullo e Mike Murdock, que atuam na mídia televisiva e são considerados pastores bem-sucedidos. Nessa na análise, diferenciamos dois tipos de modelos de desejo, -- de acordo com a teoria de desejo mimético de René Girard -- na vida de Silas Malafaia: modelos de mediação interna e os de mediação externa. Espera-se que este trabalho possa contribuir para as reflexões sobre a teoria de René Girard e também para estudos concernentes ao Pentecostalismo Assembleiano e suas diversas possibilidades.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-03T12:20:47Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Adriana Soares.pdf: 761404 bytes, checksum: 44e300758f15bb12eef253d08552ae45 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008-09-15 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This study discusses the relationship between spirituality and education for freedom from the anthropological perspective of human mimetic desire as key to the understanding of human relations, and spirituality as a fundamental dimension in the engagement in the battle for transformation of society. Through literature search, it is the analysis of the problem identified by Paulo Freire, that the oppressive "hosted" the oppressed represents an obstacle to the liberation, from the perspective of the theory of mimetic desire of René Girard. Works with the hypothesis that this essential element in anthropological thinking of Paulo Freire, forgotten as his pedagogical proposal assumed a character purely on conscience, refers to the dimension of spirituality. Because the distance between utopia of the liberation and the reality, establishes itself the scene of a crisis that falls not only on formal educators, but also on many of those who, at some point in their lives, whether in the battle for the engagement in social transformation. Since the method is well known, and it is acquire consciousness, the fact that the dreamed transformation has not occurred leads the conclusion that something failed in the process.(AU) / Este estudo discute a relação entre espiritualidade e educação para a liberdade, a partir da perspectiva antropológica da natureza mimeticamente desejante do ser humano como elemento chave para a compreensão das relações humanas, e da espiritualidade como dimensão fundamental para o engajamento na luta pela transformação da sociedade. Por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica, procede-se à análise do problema identificado por Paulo Freire, de que o opressor hospedado no oprimido representa um obstáculo para a libertação, sob a ótica da teoria do desejo mimético de René Girard. Trabalha-se com a hipótese de que o elemento antropológico fundamental presente no pensamento de Paulo Freire, esquecido à medida que sua proposta pedagógica assumiu um caráter meramente conscientizador, referese à dimensão da espiritualidade. Diante do abismo que se coloca entre a utopia da libertação e a realidade instaura-se o cenário de crise que recai, não apenas sobre educadores formais, como também sobre muitos daqueles que, em algum momento de suas vidas, se engajaram na luta pela transformação social. Uma vez que o método é sabido, e é conscientizar, o fato de que a transformação sonhada não tenha ocorrido leva a conclusão de que alguma coisa falhou no processo.(AU)

This thesis explores the implications of René Girard’s mimetic theory on Genesis 1 and 2 in the Old Testament. It tests the extent to which Genesis 1 and 2 are structured sacrificially or mythically as outlined by Girard. René Girard’s theory is summarized and clarified as to how the theory can be applied to biblical texts. In addition, Girard’s theory is explained in the context of theory-making in late modernity, and critiques of Girard from biblical, anthropological, sociological, and theological perspectives are addressed. A sacrificial structure is explored in Genesis and Exodus that informs the exegesis of Genesis 1 and 2. The critical elements in Girard’s scapegoat mechanism—acquisitive desire leading to rivalry, crisis, and ultimately to an expulsion—are examined in the expulsion of the Hebrews from Egypt (Exodus 1) and the expulsions of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis (Gen 12-21). A particular pattern takes shape that structures the narratives in the Pentateuch. An exegesis of Israel’s narrative of origins in Genesis 1 and 2 follows, incorporating Girard’s theoretical insights with higher critical methods conventionally employed to the Old Testament. The thesis discovers striking parallels with Israel’s narrative of origins. They are indeed sacrificially structured, but they also interrogate that structure and describe an alternative sacrificial response. The sacrifice that Yahweh instigates dismantles the mythical structure even as it moves through the sequence. The thesis concludes with a validation of Girard’s theory and explains how Girard’s theory can be useful to the current exegetical tasks. / Biblical and Ancient studies / D. Th. (Old Testament)

Thesis (MA)--Stellenbosch University, 2012. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The stereotypical figure of the femme fatale as irresistible seductress, who inevitably brings about death, is well known. This figure is nevertheless strangely absent from Afrikaans literature. This is what makes the appearance of the character of Nicolette in André Brink’s novel, The Ambassador (1963), so remarkable. Not only is she a complex femme fatale, she also adds a new dimension to the cliché. The striking similarities between Nicolette and Kathe, the female protagonist in Henri-Pierre Roché’s novel Jules et Jim (1953), justify a comparative study between these two novels. Although both of them bring about death, it seems that the presence of these femme fatale characters has positive rather than negative consequences. Contrary to the stereotypical evil temptress, Nicolette and Kathe are more natural, spontaneous and unpredictable – apparently free from the constricting qualities of the bloodthirsty femme fatale. In this comparative study, the image of the femme fatale is investigated through the close examination of its role and function in Jules et Jim and The Ambassador. By examining the philosopher René Girard’s theories on mimetic desire, violence and sacrifice as well as Georges Bataille’s ideas on eroticism and death, the nature of the femme fatale in these two novels is analysed in order to determine to what extent the image of the femme fatale as negative archetype could be reconsidered. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die stereotipiese figuur van die femme fatale as onweerstaanbare verleidster wat noodwendig die dood teweegbring, is alombekend. Tog blyk daar 'n opvallende afwesigheid van dié gevaarlike karakter in die Afrikaanse letterkunde te wees. Dit is waarom die verskyning van die karakter van Nicolette in André P. Brink se roman, Die Ambassadeur (1963), so merkwaardig is. Nie net is Nicolette 'n komplekse femme fatale karakter nie, maar bring sy ook 'n nuwe dimensie tot die geykte stereotipe. Dit is dan veral die treffende ooreenkoms tussen Nicolette en Kathe, die vroulike protagonis in Henri-Pierre Roché se roman Jules et Jim (1953), wat 'n vergelykende studie tussen hierdie twee romans regverdig. Alhoewel albei die dood teweegbring, blyk dit dat die teenwoordigheid van hierdie femme fatale karakters eerder positiewe as negatiewe gevolge het. Anders as die stereotipiese bose verleidster, is Nicolette en Kathe meer natuurlik, spontaan en onvoorspelbaar – oënskynlik vry van die beperkende eienskappe van die bloeddorstige femme fatale. In hierdie vergelykende studie word die beeld van die femme fatale ondersoek deur die rol en funksie daarvan in Jules et Jim en Die Ambassadeur in diepte te bestudeer. Deur die filosoof René Girard se teorieë oor mimetiese begeerte, geweld en offergawe asook Georges Bataille se idees oor erotisme en die dood te ondersoek, word die aard van die femme fatale in hierdie twee romans vergelykend ontleed om sodoende te bepaal tot watter mate die beeld van die femme fatale as negatiewe argetipe heroorweeg kan word. / RESUME: La figure stéréotypée de la femme fatale comme séductrice irrésistible et malfaisante qui entraîne inévitablement la mort, est bien connue. Néanmoins, nous constatons une absence frappante de cette figure dans la littérature de langue afrikaans. Voilà ce qui rend d’autant plus remarquable et surprenante l’apparence du personnage de Nicolette dans le roman L’Ambassadeur d’André Brink (1963). Non seulement est-elle une femme fatale complexe, mais Nicolette apporte aussi une nouvelle dimension à la figure rebattue. Ce sont surtout les similarités évidentes entre Nicolette et Kathe, la protagoniste féminine du roman Jules et Jim d’Henri-Pierre Roché (1953), qui justifient une étude comparée de ces deux romans. Bien que ces deux personnages féminins provoquent la mort d’un homme, il semblerait que la présence de ces femmes fatales ait des conséquences positives plutôt que négatives. Contrairement au stéréotype de la séductrice maléfique, les personnages de Kathe et de Nicolette sont plus naturels, spontanés et imprévisibles – apparemment libres de toute étiquette restrictive attribuée à la femme fatale assoiffée de sang. Dans cette étude comparée nous nous pencherons sur l’image de la femme fatale en examinant son rôle et sa fonction dans les romans Jules et Jim d’Henri-Pierre Roché et L’Ambassadeur d’André Brink. En considérant les théories sur le désir mimétique, la violence et le sacrifice que propose René Girard ainsi que les idées de Georges Bataille sur l’érotisme, nous essayons enfin d’établir dans quelle mesure on pourrait reconsidérer la définition étriquée de la femme fatale comme archétype négatif.

This thesis explores the implications of René Girard’s mimetic theory on Genesis 1 and 2 in the Old Testament. It tests the extent to which Genesis 1 and 2 are structured sacrificially or mythically as outlined by Girard. René Girard’s theory is summarized and clarified as to how the theory can be applied to biblical texts. In addition, Girard’s theory is explained in the context of theory-making in late modernity, and critiques of Girard from biblical, anthropological, sociological, and theological perspectives are addressed. A sacrificial structure is explored in Genesis and Exodus that informs the exegesis of Genesis 1 and 2. The critical elements in Girard’s scapegoat mechanism—acquisitive desire leading to rivalry, crisis, and ultimately to an expulsion—are examined in the expulsion of the Hebrews from Egypt (Exodus 1) and the expulsions of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis (Gen 12-21). A particular pattern takes shape that structures the narratives in the Pentateuch. An exegesis of Israel’s narrative of origins in Genesis 1 and 2 follows, incorporating Girard’s theoretical insights with higher critical methods conventionally employed to the Old Testament. The thesis discovers striking parallels with Israel’s narrative of origins. They are indeed sacrificially structured, but they also interrogate that structure and describe an alternative sacrificial response. The sacrifice that Yahweh instigates dismantles the mythical structure even as it moves through the sequence. The thesis concludes with a validation of Girard’s theory and explains how Girard’s theory can be useful to the current exegetical tasks. / Biblical and Ancient studies / D. Th. (Old Testament)

Notre étude porte sur les personnages féminins de Marcel Proust à l'aide du « désir » de René Girard, du « don » de Marcel Mauss et des « focalisations » de Gérard Genette. La focalisation variable dans le récit facilite la compréhension de toutes les relations et en particulier des sentiments amoureux du héros pour les femmes. Il croit pouvoir réaliser ses rêves à travers ces femmes et se réjouit à l'idée de posséder les clés qui lui permettent d'entrer dans le monde qu'il recherche. Ce sera le narrateur vieillissant qui démystifiera ce sentiment. En réalité, sa satisfaction ne provient pas des femmes en elles-mêmes, mais de leurs qualités périphériques qu'il peut retrouver chez elles. Girard défend le désir des mauvais procédés, il parle également du mimétisme, de la rivalité et de la violence dans le désir qui relève de l'imagination. Le « désir girardien » définit correctement le désir maladif du jeune héros envers les femmes. Quant à Mauss, il défend une réciprocité de la reconnaissance comme « trois obligations » afin de pouvoir constituer une bonne relation sociale. Il dévoile principalement les bons procédés tels l'amitié, l'amour et l'échange de cadeaux, mais il traite aussi du sujet de la rivalité. Ces deux théories semblent contradictoires, cependant le désir et le don coexistent dans la Recherche, on les retrouve tous deux au fur et à mesure de notre relecture. La poursuite de l'amitié et de la gloire sociale du héros est défaite, pourtant toutes les pages sur l'art nous montrent la philosophie de Proust, ce qui n'est pas possible par l'amour est possible grâce à la littérature. La Recherche parle de la compréhension de la vie ce qui est un don du romancier. / My research focuses on the female characters in In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust from the perspective of the "desire" of René Girard, the "gift" of Marcel Mauss and the "focus" of Gérard Genette. The variable focus in the narrative facilitates the comprehension of all relationships, connections and in particular the passion and the varied emotional projections of the hero for these women. He believes that his dreams will come true through these women. It will be the narrator, another "me" of the hero, who will demystify this feeling. In fact, his satisfaction is not in regard to the women themselves, but to the peripheral qualities that he can find from these women. Girard defends the desire of bad processes, he talks about the mimicry, rivalry and violence in desire which is also from the imagination. Girard's theory of mimetic desire composed of envy, jealousy and helpless hatred corresponds exactly to the unhealthy desire of the young hero for these women. The theory of Mauss regarding mutual recognition as being composed of "three obligations" which constitute a good social relationship. He defends not only the good processes like friendship, love and gift exchange, but also the topic of rivalry. It might seem that these two theories are contradictory, but Desire and the Gift coexist in fact in this novel, we can find them in our new interpretation. The hero's pursuit of friendship and social glory is defeated, however all pages on art shows us the philosophy of Proust, which is not possible by love is possible through literature. In Search of Lost Time is a gift of the author, it's a comprehension all about life.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-25T19:20:34Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Mauricio Goncalves Righi.pdf: 3781929 bytes, checksum: 451afe27e9d05afa5fa3a38104b62e48 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-02-06 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The great expansion of knowledge in Archaeology of Pre-History has challenged, in the past decades, well established theories about cultural formation. Recent archaeological discoveries are demanding new theoretical approaches for a better understanding of the archaic. Therefore, this work, in religious studies and in philosophy of history, integrates an overarching discussion on cultural and religious formation in archaic contexts. In the light of recent discoveries, the so-called religious symbolisms have been placed in a prominent position. It has now become impossible to ignore the central role of the religious symbolisms in the making of the archaic institutions. A deep understanding of the religious mindset which generated the most significant mechanisms and structures of the pre-historic past is key to enlighten the generative processes of culture and hominization. The theory of mimetic desire meets the new archaeological data in order to suggest more accurate formulations on the institutional developments which went through the pre-historical times, creating the structures and practices responsible for the emergence of urban life in highly developed civilizational environments. These processes highlight the sacred as a fundamental historical and anthropological matrix. Therefore, the movements and transformations of the sacred in the interior of the archaic institutions was a key factor for the creation of life modalities and institutions increasingly complex / O avanço da arqueologia e dos conhecimentos em pré-história nas últimas décadas colocou em xeque teorias e formulações que se propunham a elucidar a chamadas estruturas formadoras. Recentes descobertas arqueológicas passaram a exigir novos investimentos teóricos na formulação de modelos explicativos. Portanto, este é um estudo em ciência da religião e em filosofia da história inserido no debate sobre formação cultural e religiosa em contextos arcaicos. No quadro das mais recentes investigações, as denominadas simbologias religiosas assumem uma posição de destaque. Não há mais como ignorar o papel central dos simbolismos e das dinâmicas religiosas na formação das instituições arcaicas. Um profundo entendimento sobre o psiquismo religioso que gerou, no seio de suas dinâmicas, os mecanismos e as estruturas mais significativos dos universos arcaicos é fundamental para uma precisa caracterização dos processos formadores da cultura e do próprio processo de hominização. A teoria do desejo mimético vem ao encontro dos novos dados para formulações mais adequadas sobre os processos de desenvolvimento institucional que atravessaram a pré-história e criaram as estruturas responsáveis pelo aparecimento da vida urbana em contextos civilizacionais. Esses processos apontam para o sagrado como matriz histórica e antropológica. A atuação do sagrado no seio das instituições arcaicas foi, portanto, largamente responsável pela geração de modos de vida crescentemente complexos

Dans ce travail nous analysons le rapport de l’individu au mimétisme dans l’œuvre de l’écrivain Chilien Roberto Bolaño (1953-2003). La notion du mimétisme est étroitement liée à celle du désir. En effet, selon le penseur français René Girard, l’individu ne désire pas par soi-même, mais il imite un modèle. Le désir est ainsi déterminé par ce médiateur. Cette forme de désir opère de manière inconsciente car le sujet est sûr de l’autonomie de son choix. Jacques Lacan enrichi cette lecture inspiré d’une idée typiquement hégélienne : le désir de reconnaissance. Pour Lacan, l’individu, avec une idée figée de soi-même (que Lacan appelle l’Imaginaire) est investi par le désir en forme de pulsion. Le mimétisme est double, non seulement l’individu imite des modèles pour tenter de correspondre à cette image figée, mais il destine son effort à être reconnu par les autres (que Lacan appelle le grand Autre ou le Symbolique). Cette étude utilise l’approche méthodologique que nous venons de décrire pour analyser l’œuvre de Roberto Bolaño. Bolaño, un des écrivains le plus importants de la littérature hispano-américaine des dernières années, est un auteur qui place au cœur de ses textes la problématique de l’autonomie du sujet. Cette problématique est surtout visible dans les deux thématiques, à notre sens dominantes, de son œuvre : l’art et le Mal. En effet, dans les textes de Bolaño il est toujours question d’artistes qui luttent pour faire reconnaître leur autonomie (c’est pour cette raison que ces artistes s’inscrivent souvent dans les mouvements d’avant-garde opposés à la tradition). De même, dans l’œuvre de l’écrivain chilien la violence est causée soit par la violence mimétique (les rivalités causées par une lecture erronée de la nature du désir : l’autre est un obstacle à la satisfaction du désir et non un médiateur de celui-ci) soit par les actes répondant à l’obsession d’un manque chez l’individu : généralement celui de ne pas pouvoir arriver à satisfaire une pulsion ayant son origine dans l’Imaginaire. / In this work we analyze the link between the subject and mimetic desire in the works of Chilean writer Roberto Bolaño (1953-2003). The concept of mimetic is closely related to the notion of desire. In fact, for French thinker René Girard, the individual doesn’t desire by himself, but he imitates a “model”. Desire is thus determined by the mediator. This type of desire operates in an unconscious way, because the subject is confident about the autonomy of his choice. French psychanalyst Jacques Lacan enhances this theory in a typically Hegelian way: the desire of recognition. For Lacan, the individual projects himself in a fixed image (called by Lacan the Imaginary); this fixation assails him in the form of a drive. Here mimetic desire is doubled: it doesn’t only imitate models to try to match with this fixed image, but also aims its effort to be recognized by others. Our work uses this methodological approach to study the works of Roberto Bolaño. Bolaño, one of the most important Hispanic American writers of the last years, puts the issue of the autonomy of the subject in the heart of his writings. This topic is mainly noticeable at the two main themes of his work: art and Evil. As a matter of fact, Bolaño’s writings always highlight the struggle of the artist who wants his autonomy recognized by the Other (for this reason, Bolaño’s artists are often members of the avant-garde, thus opposed to tradition). Correspondingly, violence can be caused in one hand by mimetic desire (rivalries provoked by an erroneous interpretation of desire’s nature: the Other is saw more as an obstacle for desire’s satisfaction than its mediator) or, on the other hand, by acts that meet the obsession of a lack: one that generally consist in a drive (originated in the Imaginary) that can’t be satisfied.