Holocausto e memória : uma análise da história em quadrinhos Maus de Art Spiegelman

Abstract

This research analyzes Art Spiegelman's Maus as a document, highlighting the potential of comic books to address complex issues such as the Holocaust. The main objective is to demonstrate how Maus transcends entertainment, serving as a historical and cultural record. The research uses a qualitative methodology, based on a narrative bibliographic review, and is part of the "Information and Society" research line of the Department of Information Science at the Federal University of Sergipe. The work is examined in its multiple dimensions, including its narrative structure, the use of anthropomorphism, the exploration of memory, and the black and white visual style. These elements contribute to a narrative that combines text and image in a unique way, allowing for a deep emotional connection with the reader. The research also highlights the complex relationship between Art Spiegelman and his father, Vladek, a Holocaust survivor, showing how historical trauma affects subsequent generations. The theoretical basis includes authors such as Will Eisner, Scott McCloud, Jacques Le Goff and Peter Burke, who discuss the language of comics, the nature of memory and the role of documents in preserving history. Finally, the research demonstrates that Maus is an example of how comics can be used as a documentary and cultural sources of historical information.