I SAW IT, DID YOU SEE IT? AN ANALYSIS OF THE REPRESENTATIONS OF FASCISM IN ANDRÉ DAHMER'S MEDIEVAL BRAZIL

Abstract

This study offers an analysis of the representations of fascism in the comic book "Brasil Medieval" by André Dahmer. We explore how this political-ideological movement is portrayed in the work and the meanings attributed to it in the narrative. We incorporate the concepts of Fascism, Comics and Representations of theorists such as Eco (2018), Adorno (2020), Paxton (2023), Roger Chartier (1988; 1991; 2011), Will Eisner (1989; 2005) and Ramos (2007; 2019). We contextualize the work in relation to the historical and social moment of its production, as well as the foundation of the concepts mobilized and the identification of the visual and narrative elements that characterize the representations of fascism. The analysis reveals that the comic presents a critical view of fascism, using it as an allegory to address issues such as authoritarianism, intolerance and manipulation, inviting the reader to reflect on its implications for Brazilian society.