indirect portrayals
[/ɪnˈdɪrɛkt pɔːrˈtreɪəlz/]
nounpl: indirect portrayals
representações indiretas
1. Depictions or representations of a person, character, or subject that are not explicit or straightforward, but rather suggested, implied, or shown through indirect means
The filmmaker used indirect portrayals of poverty by focusing on the characters' worn clothing rather than explicit statements.
O cineasta usou representações indiretas da pobreza ao focar nas roupas gastas dos personagens em vez de declarações explícitas.
2. Artistic or literary expressions that convey meaning through suggestion, symbolism, or allusion rather than direct statement
The novel's indirect portrayals of grief were more powerful than straightforward descriptions.
As representações indiretas do luto no romance foram mais poderosas do que descrições diretas.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese film criticism, literary analysis, and art theory. In Brazilian culture, indirect portrayals are often valued in cinema and literature as a sophisticated narrative technique that allows audiences to draw their own conclusions. The concept reflects a broader appreciation for subtlety and metaphorical expression in artistic discourse.
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