Lalo Cura against the advance of snuff capitalism in 2666 by Roberto Bolaño

Abstract

The objective of this article is to propose a reading of “The part of the crimes”, in 2666 (2004), by Roberto Bolaño, from the perspective of gore capitalism postulated by Sayak Valencia. The central axis is placed on the character of Olegario Cura (Lalo Cura) and how this would be the key to avoid the “evolution” of this capitalism towards the snuff type. Taking the characteristics of Santa Teresa, which can be read as an example of “gore city” and the actions taken by Lalo Cura, it is seen how this character –guided by a deontological ethic– embodies the “hope” in this door to hell.

Keywords

• roberto bolaño
• literatura chilena
• capitalismo gore
• crítica literaria