Caras idénticas: Una trayectoria semiótica

This article explores the poetic use of mirrors in Argentine literature, focusing on Silvina Ocampo’s story “La cara” while also extending the analysis to works by Macedonio Fernández, Julio Cortázar, and Jorge Luis Borges. The mirrors are examined as symbols that reflect and interrogate identity both literally and metaphorically, positioning them within a uniquely Argentine tradition distinct from the typical use of mirrors in European fantastical literature. This tradition shows mirrors as tools of introspection and cultural symbols that reflect Argentina’s complex European influences and its quest for a unique identity. The paper also presents an innovative comparison between literary mirrors and digital twins, suggesting that classical themes of duplication and reflection remain relevant in current discussions of digital identity and representation. Through an analysis of the works of Ocampo, Fernández, Cortázar, and Borges, and the concept of digital twins, the article highlights the persistent human fascination with doubles as a means to navigate and understand our identities in both physical and virtual spaces.