Argentina was in a State of Chaos During the 1970s

Argentina was in a State of Chaos During the 1970s
Society, history, culture, politics, language, people, and the arts are all linked. One may have an impact on another, be relevant to another, or be similar to another; hence, they are all required to shape one another. People, language, politics, and arts have all been influenced by history. Art can be used to represent history. A terrifying incident in Argentina in the 1970s is a good example of this. The incident changed people's minds, influencing their thoughts, words, and actions. People were able to translate history into art in the form of literature. People may have various strategies of representation, but they are all rooted in history.
Argentina was in a state of chaos during the 1970s because there were more than 30,000 people who 'disappeared.' These people are called "Los Desaparecidos." They were the victims of the abduction of the government and were all considered, but they were accused of the government. The government abducted these people using force and violence. Nobody knows when these people will attack and kidnap someone. Nobody knows who the victims will be. The abduction can happen during the day, at night, or at any time of day. Abductions can occur in homes, streets, subways, markets, and other public places. Los Desaparecidos vanished in an instant, and no one knows where they are or what happened to them. These missing people were discovered dead, and their corpses were found all over the place. Although autopsies revealed that they had been tortured and killed, the majority of their identities remained unknown. This concerning situation prompted the relatives of the missing to seek justice (Delgado 38; Morello 170). Although it took some time because they were afraid of the government, they were able to fight for their rights, particularly the women. The officers would not harm the women and would often bemoan their losses, giving them an advantage (De Bonafini and Sanchez 434). In conclusion, the deaths of over 30,000 people are considered inhumane and unjust and have scarred people's hearts and minds.
An example of a literary work that reflects the terrible history of Argentina during the 1970s is "The Madwomen at the Plaza de Mayo" by Hebe de Bonafini and Matilde Sanchez. The women in the story are mothers, sisters, and daughters who have lost a loved one, and because of the emotional impact of the abductions of their loved ones, they are dubbed 'madwomen.' Even though the government had labeled them madwomen, they chose to call themselves 'The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo' (De Bonafini and Sanchez 429). The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo were direct victims of oppression. They were not only palpable victims of violence but also victims of gender inequalities, subjection, and culture. The Mothers of Plaza De Mayo had proven the power that women hold, especially the aggravated mothers and mothers' longing for their children. In those times, there were lots of factors to consider before a woman joined a group that fought for what was right. A woman has thought of her gender, safety, rights, ability, knowledge, and identity. Amidst all the adversities, and because of the passion, love, and eagerness of these women, other people were also inspired to join the movement. They all had similar goals: to find their missing children, to seek justice for what had happened, to have people pay attention to them, and to have their voices heard. Hence, this literary work has mirrored the history it wants to reveal.
"Corpses" is another literary work depicting the disaster that occurred in Argentina during the 1970s. Nestor Perlongher, an activist and impactful poet, wrote a lengthy poem. The poem depicts the dictatorship that occurred, as well as the political violence that claimed many lives. The poem mentioned places and events where people might come across corpses (Perlongher 185-198). In summary, the poem is about remembering the horrifying deaths of thousands of people, which are all written down in history.
Art has the power to represent and intervene in reality. An artist can depict reality and can intervene in reality. An art may represent reality in a way that mirrors society, culture, and history, whereas an art may create intervention through interaction with another form. Literature is a form of art that aims to tell a story, disseminate information, persuade people to take action or a view, and entertain people. Thus, the two literary works are examples of arts that demonstrated how they represented and intervened in reality. "The Madwomen at the Plaza de Mayo" and "Corpses" had a clear representation of the abductions in Argentina. In the personal narrative "The Madwomen at the Plaza de Mayo," the author has represented reality by clearly recounting the feelings, fears, worries, actions, and journey of the women who long to find their loved ones who have suddenly vanished. These people had gone missing after the government ...