Transgressão e tragédia: um estudo sobre Bom-Crioulo, de Adolfo Caminha

Abstract

This dissertation has as study object the romance Bom-Crioulo of Adolfo Caminha. We will realize through of the analysis two powerful forces that influence the author: the first is the manor ideology and the other, the crista ideology. Joining with this kind of thinking, the writer build the black main character, ex-slave and homosexual, Amaro that flows between the misery and the disbelieving. This has as reason to get some satisfaction in his empty life, get through the freedom and love. Everything was for nothing, because of he was destined to fail.