Spanish and Portuguese ETDs

Publication Date

6-5-1967

Abstract

It is the primary purpose of this study to examine the part played by the “nego” and “gente de côr as an influence and subject in the friction of Jorge Amado. To do this one must first understand the social and cultural role of the colored element in contemporary Brazil. National as well as foreign sociologists and anthropologists have methodologically researched this area. Their conclusions provide a helpful and necessary perspective for this study. This blended socio-literary approach will provide, not necessarily a revolutionary view, but, hopefully, a more profound understanding of the works of Brazil’s greatest fiction writer Jorge Amado and at the same time will promote a better understanding of the colored person in Brazilian society.

Degree Name

Portuguese (MA)

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Spanish and Portuguese

First Committee Member (Chair)

Acyr Salgarello

Second Committee Member

Albert Richard Lopes

Third Committee Member

Ruben Cobos

Sponsors

Fulbright Commission for affording the opportunity to study in Brazil.

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Comments

The UNMUL recognizes that due to its historical nature, this item may include racially and/or ethnically based language and content that may be biased, harmful, and oppressive.

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