Diaspore Quaderni di ricerca

Series | Diaspore
Edited book | The Other is Me | El otro soy yo
Chapter | Benita, la ejemplaridad del relato de resistencia

Benita, la ejemplaridad del relato de resistencia

Abstract

This article consists of an interpretation of Benita Galeana’s autobiography, Benita, as a ‘resistance story’ with an exemplary potential. We consider two aspects of exemplarity: its persuasive effects (as evidence) and its capacity of establishing a model for action. And we propose an analysis of Benita’s exemplarity based on the construction of the main character as a hero and as a victim.


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Published April 30, 2020 | Language: es

Keywords AutobiographyBenita GaleanaBenitaExemplarinessResistance story


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