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O medo à espreita nos discursos presidenciais de tomada de posse do Estado Novo (1935-1974)

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Framed within a discursive-enunciative perspective of Discourse Analysis, this article aims to analyze the construction of fear in the seven presidential inauguration speeches from the period of the Portuguese dictatorial regime, Estado Novo (1933-1974). Methodologically, we draw on the concepts of emotional topics, ethos, and Political Science studies for the analysis. We conclude that (a) fear is constructed through the creation of a worldview dominated by insecurity and uncertainty; (b) an image of the President as a savior is built; and (c) fear served the purposes of subordination and popular demobilization.

Source: Cadernos de Linguagem e Sociedade

DOI: 10.26512/les.v26i2.55697

Author: Micaela Aguiar

Institution: University of Minho

Language: English

Topic: Cultural and political discourse analysis

Subfield: Linguistics and Language

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7166182913

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