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Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis

Dom Casmurro

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1899

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Chapters 91-120

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Chapter 91 Summary: “A Consoling Discovery”

Bento acknowledges that he provided solace to his neighbor Manduca in the past. Such a consoling discovery is significant to Bento’s evaluation of his own life, as the unintentional virtue of bringing a few months of happiness to Manduca can serve as potential redemption for some of his sins.

Chapter 92 Summary: “The Devil is not so Black and He is Painted”

Bento reflects on Manduca’s burial, mourning the end of their intellectual debates. However, memories of Capitú and another unnamed person, to be revealed in the next chapter, quickly overshadow it. Bento suggests that even in the most wretched circumstances, nature introduces contrasts, offering moments of beauty amid decay.

Chapter 93 Summary: “A Friend for a Dead Boy”

On a Sunday, Escobar visits the Santiago household. Bento guides him through the estate, discussing various topics such as the family’s previous countryside residence, their additional city properties, and the enslaved individuals working on the estate. Throughout the visit, Escobar’s courteous demeanor makes a positive impression on Bento’s family, although Cousin Justina expresses skepticism about a reflective and inquisitive element she observes in his eyes. Despite her reservations, Escobar’s presence fosters a genuine camaraderie in his relationship with Bento, and his admiration for Bento’s mother and the surroundings adds to the positive experience.

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The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas

Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, Transl. Gregory Rabassa

The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas

Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, Transl. Gregory Rabassa