La perspectiva social en El Éxodo de Yangana de Ángel Felicísimo Rojas

Abstract

Abstract: Ecuadorian literature, particularly The Exodus of Yangana by Ángel Felicísimo Rojas, is It stands as a profound reflection of the social complexities of its time. In the present essay, from the perspective of social realism, aims to analyze how the work acts as an agent that not only narrates, but also shapes social reality. For this, it delves into the class struggle and explores the migratory dynamics present in the novel through qualitative content analysis. As part of the findings, the work not only narrates, but also subtly criticizes the policies or situations that generate conditions adverse events that lead families to leave their homes, thus capturing the complexities and tensions of the class struggle in Ecuador during the 1940s. The literature thus becomes a means to give voice to the experiences of those affected by migration, inviting reflection and action.