THE CONSTRUCTION OF ETHOS IN MARÍLIA DE DIRCEU OF TOMÁS ANTÔNIO GONZAGA

Abstract

The present article proposes to highline the construction of the ethos from the character Dirceu, in the literature work Marilia De Dirceu of Tomás Antônio Gonzaga. For that the research sustain itself in the French Speech Analyzes, specifically, in the Maingueneau's (2008) theory. The study is come of the problematic: how the construction of the ethos in Dirceu on the work Marilia de Dirceu constructs itself? It was analyzed the Lira I of the first part, as a form of researcher cutout. The lira has as thematic: to prove in was of posses and character that Dirceu is an honorable and respected man, gaining the trust of its recipient, Marilia. The I-lyric build an image of an exemplar itself, in a speech that inspire confidence, emphasizing in his humility, simplicity and true love. The methodologic left from a bibliography, interpretative and analytic research of qualitative nature, having as base the theorists among the others mentioned above, Amossy (2008) and Eggs (2008), and others. It was observed that the Lira I from the first part correspond it to elements of corporeality that implies in the method of acting in the social space of the subject.

Keywords: Discourse. Construction of ethos. Marília de Dirceu. Tomás Antônio Gonzaga.