O Bicho by Grupo Opinião

the approach of political theater in dialogue with Plato and his Republic

Authors

  • Everton da Silva José Unesp-Ia- PPGA

Abstract

This article is dedicated to presenting a critical study about the dramaturgy Se correr o bicho pega, se ficar o bicho come (1966), written by Oduvaldo Vianna Filho and Ferreira Gullar. Dramaturgic elements that are depicted as epic and popular are summoned in this work. These elements deliberate epic scenes in parallel with the peasantry's cunning used against the oligarchy ruled by colonels that was tied to a feudalistic system. The fight was also against the state's arbitrary and tyrannical politics. The work executed by Grupo Opinião during the dictatorial system government is examined with the purpose to contrast the historical and philosophical perspectives with the political and poetical elements in the books II, III e X of The Republic by Plato. This brazilian theater praxis is characterized as a theater of resistance. This study focuses on plato's political and artistic ideals that prompt a deliberation about politics, justice, education and mimetic poetry. Therefore this work is about politics, but not restricted to the one practiced by the state, it includes the one practiced on the margins of society. The period between the past and the present in Brazil is depicted in the poetic  dramaturgy that relates to a popular form of art, such as the brazilian cordel. Keywords: Grupo Opinião. Se correr o bicho pega, se ficar o bicho come. brazilian theater history. Plato. The Republic.

Published

2024-06-19