Clase: "Bartleby o la fórmula" de Gilles Deleuze (parte 3 de 3)
Analysis of Bartleby: Philosophical and Social Dimensions
Linguistic and Philosophical Insights
- The discussion begins with the exploration of linguistic dimensions in Bartleby's narrative, highlighting Burt Levitch's unconventional grammatical approach.
- Acknowledgment of the philosophical dimension, which is complex and challenging to interpret due to its unique language and logic.
- Reference to a significant philosophical idea from page 63, where Bartleby claims his right to exist passively against a "blind wall," emphasizing themes of existence and inactivity.
- The notion that survival for Bartleby involves a suspension of meaning, prompting deeper reflection on linguistic implications within literature.
Social Commentary
- Introduction of social analysis through Deleuze's interpretation, suggesting that modern man (Bartleby) embodies mechanization and alienation in society.
- Discussion on whether Bartleby represents an exception or a broader commentary on modernity; he evokes feelings of profound alienation despite his passive demeanor.
- Exploration of the character as an anonymous figure akin to Ulysses from classical culture, representing the disoriented individual in urban settings during the 19th century.
Historical Context
- The text suggests that Bartleby symbolizes the beginning of modernity, linking it to historical narratives about America’s independence from England.
- Deleuze posits that breaking away from paternal mandates is not merely personal but collective—a political statement reflecting societal shifts.
Political Implications
- Emphasis on collective identity over individualism; this reflects broader societal movements rather than just personal struggles within the narrative.
- Historical parallels drawn between America's break from England and other nations' struggles for independence, framing Bartleby's story within these contexts.
Conclusion: Political Program in Literature
- The narrative proposes a political program advocating for liberation from paternal authority—Bartleby's refusal signifies resistance against traditional roles imposed by society.
- Further exploration into how historical relationships influence contemporary identities; this includes reflections on Argentina's past with colonial powers like England.
Disolución del Show y la Dimensión Política de la Literatura
La carga filosófica y política en el texto
- Se menciona la disolución del show y el borramiento del sujeto, destacando su carga filosófica más que política. Esto se presenta como un anexo a los primeros vídeos relacionados con la parte lingüística.
Postulados de la literatura norteamericana
- Se argumenta que los postulados de la literatura norteamericana configuran un tipo particular de democracia, sugiriendo que una forma literaria puede proponer una organización política específica.
La relación entre forma literaria y organización social
- La idea central es que, independientemente de lo opaco o complicado que sea un texto, su forma literaria puede reflejar una organización social. Este concepto se cierra con una referencia a cómo esto se desarrolla en el texto.
Moral vital versus moral europea
- Se contrasta el nuevo mesianismo y la contribución democrática de la literatura americana con una moral europea centrada en salvación y caridad. Melville es citado como ejemplo, donde su aventura marítima refleja su programa político.
Influencia anarquista en Melville
- Se menciona que Melville representa una corriente hacia una "sociedad sin padres", sugiriendo influencias anarquistas en sus postulados políticos.
Acceso a textos complejos
- El enfoque está en facilitar el acceso a textos complejos para enriquecer la experiencia lectora, enfatizando su utilidad para construir marcos teóricos sólidos para futuras investigaciones académicas.
Conclusión sobre el campo literario