O que permanece do que se foi? Morte e luto na História em Quadrinhos

Abstract

Death and bereavement are permeated by values, affections, and meanings associated with the historical and sociocultural context. In order to understand different meanings related to these themes and to contribute with subsidies for professional practice in Psychology, this study sought, in the face of the potential of art, especially Literature, to analyze the work A missão dos gatos e de cada bichinho de estimação (Estúdios Mauricio de Sousa, 2007). The analysis of the comic book was conducted through the lens of Cultural-Historical Psychology, particularly drawing on the rich contributions of Vigotski (1999) and following the contributions of Candido (1995). By moving through the words of the characters, death, bereavement, and life were found to be central themes. In the meeting between text and illustration, the expressions of the characters, the use of large capital letters in specific moments, and the chosen words are examples of resources capable of evoking various affections and reflections regarding different meanings of the themes addressed, while also bringing author and reader closer together. Thus, the analysis reinforces the power of the composition between form and content, that is, the power of Art to transform affections and thoughts, promote humanization, and contribute to professional training in Psychology.