Pairseu, Mãedusa: Reflexões sobre Paternidade e Maternidade a partir de uma História em Quadrinhos

Abstract

The present work explores the journey of becoming a parent from a philosophical and narrative perspective, using the language of comics as an expressive medium. The comic developed for this project not only depicts the challenges and emotions experienced during an unexpected pregnancy, but also investigates the symbolic and transformative roles of parenthood. Inspired by Greek mythology, the narrative is a re-interpretation of the archetypes of Perseus and Medusa, redefining them to address the complexities of social expectations, unconditional love and personal transformation. The work is visually and conceptually structured to provoke reflections on the impact of the arrival of a child and how this experience redefines the identity of parents. The theoretical part of the project discusses the power of comics as a form of expression and their ability to convey emotions and philosophical dilemmas through images and text. Thus, the work proposes an analysis of how graphic narrative can articulate existential issues in an accessible and profound way.