Vozes femininas: narrativas entrelaçadas em Os Testamentos, de Margaret Atwood.

Abstract

In many dystopias, the story is told from a single point of view, usually that of a protagonist who challenges the oppressive regime. However, different voices make it possible to better understand the characteristics of the dystopian world, including the motivations of the characters, and the different experiences of women in an oppressive setting. This research aims at analyzing The testaments, published in 2019, by Canadian writer Margaret Atwood. Our focus is on the interweaving of women's narrative voices in the romance, investigating howthese voices talk to each other in order to portray and resist the oppressive structures that shape the romance's dystopian universe. To achieve this, we conducted a study based on a solid theoretical framework, highlighting the contributions of Moylan (2016), Xavier (2007), Cavalcanti (2006) and Candido (2014). In concluding our analysis, we observed an increase in the depth of the feminine characters in the narrative, especially Aunt Lydia, whose evolution from authoritarian to strategically subversive reveals her ability to adapt to dystopian contexts. The connection of Aunt Lydia with other characters such as Daisy and Agnes, demonstrates how the union among women can challenge established power structures. Agnes' journey represents the search for truth, emphasizing the importance of exploring new alternatives in oppressive societies. Daisy, on the other hand, stands out for her determination to challenge the totalitarian regime in Gilead, subverting the objectification and control of women's bodies. In short, these protagonists illustrate female resistance and the ability to transform oppressive realities through collaboration.