UM RECORTE DO DIREITO PENAL NO CONTO “SHIRLEY PAIXÃO” DE CONCEIÇÃO EVARISTO

Abstract

This article aims to explore the interdisciplinary relationship between Law and Literature, using the tale "Shirley Paixão" by ConceiçãoEvaristo as a case study. Specifically, this article seeks to investigate the following research question: "How does the tale 'Shirley Paixão' by ConceiçãoEvaristo address crimes against Sexual Dignity in face of the ineffectiveness of the Law?" By bringing together the worlds of fiction and reality, this article highlights the potential for literary texts to offer legal and social insights, particularly in relation to the protection of individual sexual dignity. In order to explore this theme, a basic research methodology was employed, which included a review of relevant literature, such as the biographical context of the author and legal sources such as Bitencourt (2018) and Nucci (2019), in conjunction with the current Criminal Code (Decree-Law 2848/40) and Criminal Procedure Code (Decree-Law 3689/41). Using an inductive method, the article provides a detailed analysis of the life of the main character within the context of her family. Ultimately, this article argues that the intersection of Law and Literature can provide valuable insights into contemporary legal and social issues, offering interdisciplinary opportunities for further research.