Análisis del discurso narrativo y la crítica social de la serie El Chavo del 8

Abstract

This thesis analyzes the narrative discourse and social critique present in the television series El Chavo del 8, created by Roberto Gómez Bolaños. Using a qualitative approach based on discourse analysis, it examines the linguistic, symbolic, and thematic elements that shape the series' narratives, as well as its ability to reflect social issues in Latin America, such as poverty, inequality, exclusion, and symbolic violence. The study focuses on a representative sample of episodes, identifying recurring discursive patterns and situations that highlight social tensions through a humorous and seemingly innocent lens. It argues that, despite its popular comedy format, El Chavo del 8 serves as a mirror of urban marginality and power relations, using humor as a tool to soften criticism and facilitate its acceptance in the collective imagination.The research concludes that the series, beyond its cultural value and entertainment function, contains a complex social discourse that encourages reflection on structural issues such as social injustice, child poverty, informal education, and the stigmatization of the poor. In this way, El Chavo del 8 is positioned as a television product with deep symbolic and critical significance, one that has influenced multiple generations and remains relevant in Latin American sociocultural analy