Reflejo de un despojo anclado. Una perspectiva del tópico del odio en "Ell# de Martín Lasalt

Abstract

“Reflection of an Anchored Dispossession” invites readers to explore the emotional depths of the short story “Ella,” included in Un odio cansado (2019) by Martín Lasalt. This analysis aims not only to illuminate the theme of hatred but also to situate the story within a significant moment of contemporary Uruguayan literature, an era characterized by emerging young voices daring to experiment with innovative themes and stylistic diversity. Within this narrative, the dynamic between González and Paloma serves as a microcosm where hatred intertwines with the scars of the past, guilt, and the quest for identity.

Lasalt, through his narrative craft, offers a nuanced conceptualization of hatred that transcends simple negative emotion. His work challenges conventional representations, portraying hatred as a complex, multifaceted, and contradictory force. These characteristics can be effectively examined through a psychoanalytic framework, which reveals hatred as a fundamental force structuring the subject's psyche.