A potência afirmativa do luto e a reivindicação da memória coletiva dos mortos pela COVID-19

Abstract

The pandemic of the new coronavirus imposed an unprecedented humanitarian, economic and health crisis, its impacts cannot be measured, but we know that profound transformations stem from this historic moment. We were isolated, attacked by an enemy that, even invisible, was able to expose our flaws as a society. The present work aimed to analyze the phenomenon of mourning, based on reports of collective actions, news, articles and perceptions of the political and social context in Brazil. We carried out a qualitative research in an attempt to discover the path of mourning in our society, we made use of scientific studies as a compass for the construction of this work, we supported ourselves in support groups for the bereaved and in concerns that permeate society. Hand in hand with the collective, we seek to outline the horror and neglect in the face of the loss of thousands of lives, discussing actions and their absence. When walking this path, we realize that we carry the marks and memories of what was lived and it is necessary to honor the memories of our dead and this involves remembering the past and paying attention to the present, so that the past does not update in the future.