Abstract

GUTIERREZ, Alina. Heartbreak and Fraternal Violence: Seven against Thebes. A play by Antón Arrufat. UH [online]. 2016, n.282, pp. 81-92. ISSN 0253-9276.

Seven against Thebes by Antón Arrufat is a version of Aeschylus play in which the ancient topic on fraternal antagonism is solved by the reestablishment of order endangered by injustice. The demystification of the conflict and the alternative for the tragic situation lead the drama towards the human side, and the verbal behavior of the main character in turn develops a discourse strategy of inclusion and solidarity. Facing his brother and antagonist, that strategy is shown through opposing the performativity of the accuser, until he has to deny the supported general truth to take responsibility for his arbitrary decision. This makes his vicious character to emerge as vulnerable and guilty as his brother is.

Keywords : discourse strategy; performativity; Cuban theatre; Greek tragedy.

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